by TheRestlessPilgrim | Sep 4, 2017 | Blog, Reflections From Genesis
Genesis 33:16-17 (NKJV) “So Esau returned that day on his way to Seir. And Jacob journeyed to Succoth, built himself a house, and made booths for his livestock…” Although Esau had invited and expected Jacob to join him at Seir, we see Jacob, on the contrary, moving...
by TheRestlessPilgrim | Sep 3, 2017 | Blog, Reflections From Genesis
Genesis 33:14 (NKJV). “…I will lead on slowly at a pace which the livestock that go before me, and the children, are able to endure…”‘ Leadership is not executing tasks at your pace. Leadership is understanding the speed of your team and leading them at their pace....
by TheRestlessPilgrim | Sep 2, 2017 | Blog, Reflections From Genesis
Genesis 33:9 (NKJV) “But Esau said, ‘I have enough, my brother; keep what you have for yourself.’” Esau was noble in that; he did not take from his brother when he had no need of it. Jacob had sent several gifts ahead to Esau as a pacifier, but Esau clearly...
by TheRestlessPilgrim | Sep 1, 2017 | Blog, Reflections From Genesis
Genesis 33:1 (NKJV) “Now Jacob lifted his eyes and looked, and there, Esau was coming, and with him were four hundred men…” We must be ready to face our fears. Jacob had always dreaded the day he would meet his elder brother and now the day had come. Esau came to meet...
by TheRestlessPilgrim | Aug 31, 2017 | Blog, Reflections From Genesis
Genesis 32:31 (NKJV) “Just as he crossed over Penuel the sun rose on him, and he limped on his hip.” Those who have encountered God walk with a limp. Those who have been touched by God cannot walk as they used to. Unless God cripples you, He cannot change you. Jacob...