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Reconciliation

by PamFord Davis 
01/04/18
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Conflict in relationships, broken families and a nation divided…

Is reconciliation possible?

Jacob schemed; his brother Esau voiced death threats.

In fear and desperation, Jacob fled.

Does time heal all wounds?

That is doubtful. Yet, with the passing of time Jacob sought reconciliation with Esau. His prayers were answered.

“And Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck, and kissed him: and they wept.

And he lifted up his eyes, and saw the women and the children; and said, Who are those with thee? And he said, The children which God hath graciously given thy servant.

Then the handmaidens came near, they and their children, and they bowed themselves.

And Leah also with her children came near, and bowed themselves: and after came Joseph near and Rachel, and they bowed themselves.

And he said, What meanest thou by all this drove which I met? And he said, These are to find grace in the sight of my lord.

And Esau said, I have enough, my brother; keep that thou hast unto thyself.

And Jacob said, Nay, I pray thee, if now I have found grace in thy sight, then receive my present at my hand: for therefore I have seen thy face, as though I had seen the face of God, and thou wast pleased with me.

Take, I pray thee, my blessing that is brought to thee; because God hath dealt graciously with me, and because I have enough. And he urged him, and he took it (Genesis 33:4-11 KJV).”

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