The ground is never too low.

Even if you have had a Peniel experience, a divine encounter, you still have to face difficult conversations the next day, if they are to be had.

But every confrontation is better when we have to limp towards it.

“Jacob looked up and there was Esau, coming with his four hundred men; so he divided the children among Leah, Rachel and the two female servants. ² He put the female servants and their children in front, Leah and her children next, and Rachel and Joseph in the rear. ³ He himself went on ahead and bowed down to the ground seven times as he approached his brother.” (Genesis 33 v 1-3)

The last time Jacob had seen Esau, he had stolen his birthright. Now four hundred men, all belonging to Esau, were waiting for him. The night before, he had wrestled with God and walked away with a limp and a new name. 

Even if you have encountered God, you still have to face the reality of your situation the next day. Jacob, fearing the worst, arranges his family in order with a young Joseph at the back of the pack. Jacob himself limps ahead and bows to his brother seven times. This act, done seven times, is the perfect act of submission.

Esau runs and throws his arms around his brother.

Do you have an Esau in your life? Is there someone you wronged? It’s happening all the time, isn’t it? I know two people right now who are having a stand-off; who will bow? Who will take the initiative for reconciliation?

Is there someone you hurt or who hurt you?

Are you in need of a reunion scene?

The ground is never too low for you to bow and humble yourself.

The ground is never too low.

Even if you have had a Peniel experience, a divine encounter, you still have to face difficult conversations the next day, if they are to be had.

But every confrontation is better when we have to limp towards it.

“Jacob looked up and there was Esau, coming with his four hundred men; so he divided the children among Leah, Rachel and the two female servants. ² He put the female servants and their children in front, Leah and her children next, and Rachel and Joseph in the rear. ³ He himself went on ahead and bowed down to the ground seven times as he approached his brother.” (Genesis 33 v 1-3)

The last time Jacob had seen Esau, he had stolen his birthright. Now four hundred men, all belonging to Esau, were waiting for him. The night before, he had wrestled with God and walked away with a limp and a new name. 

Even if you have encountered God, you still have to face the reality of your situation the next day. Jacob, fearing the worst, arranges his family in order with a young Joseph at the back of the pack. Jacob himself limps ahead and bows to his brother seven times. This act, done seven times, is the perfect act of submission.

Esau runs and throws his arms around his brother.

Do you have an Esau in your life? Is there someone you wronged? It’s happening all the time, isn’t it? I know two people right now who are having a stand-off; who will bow? Who will take the initiative for reconciliation?

Is there someone you hurt or who hurt you?

Are you in need of a reunion scene?

The ground is never too low for you to bow and humble yourself.