Gen 32:9 | MHM | STEP | Genesis 32:9-12: Jacob's Prayer In this passage, Jacob turns to God in prayer because he is afraid of meeting his brother Esau, who is coming with four hundred men. Even though Jacob has just seen God’s angels and received many blessings, he knows he still needs God’s help in this new danger. Jacob’s prayer is humble and honest, showing faith in God’s promises and admitting his own weakness. This prayer is an example for us to follow in times of fear and trouble. v. 9 : Jacob prayed to the God of his father Abraham and his father Isaac. He reminded God of His promise to bring him safely back to his homeland and to bless him. It is good to remember God’s promises when we pray .

‏ Genesis 32:9

Genesis 32:9-12: Jacob's Prayer

In this passage, Jacob turns to God in prayer because he is afraid of meeting his brother Esau, who is coming with four hundred men. Even though Jacob has just seen God’s angels and received many blessings, he knows he still needs God’s help in this new danger. Jacob’s prayer is humble and honest, showing faith in God’s promises and admitting his own weakness. This prayer is an example for us to follow in times of fear and trouble.

v. 9: Jacob prayed to the God of his father Abraham and his father Isaac. He reminded God of His promise to bring him safely back to his homeland and to bless him. It is good to remember God’s promises when we pray .