Gen 32:13-21 | KingComments | STEP | Even after his prayer Jacob continues to take precautions. This shows that he doesn’t really trust that the LORD is able to protect him. Jacob and also the people must learn that rescue from danger is done by faith in God and not by giving a present to an enemy to appease him. The attitude he adopts toward Esau is overly submissive. This is the result of an impure conscience. He calls himself “your servant” before Esau ( ). If there had been fellowship with God, he would not have to be afraid. But for that to happen, there must be a Penuel in his life.

‏ Genesis 32:13-21

A Present for Esau

Even after his prayer Jacob continues to take precautions. This shows that he doesn’t really trust that the LORD is able to protect him. Jacob and also the people must learn that rescue from danger is done by faith in God and not by giving a present to an enemy to appease him.

The attitude he adopts toward Esau is overly submissive. This is the result of an impure conscience. He calls himself “your servant” before Esau (Gen 32:4 ; 18 ; 20). If there had been fellowship with God, he would not have to be afraid. But for that to happen, there must be a Penuel in his life.