Genesis 32:22-31 This story of Jacob wrestling resonates with divine power and mystery. It’s an eerie scene—Jacob is at a turning point in his life, not sure how things will work out, and he’s alone on a riverbank at night. An unidentified figure shows up, and the two of them wrestle until dawn. Jacob holds…

Génesis 32: 22-31 Esta historia de la lucha de Jacob resuena con poder divino y misterio. Es una escena espeluznante: Jacob se encuentra en un punto de inflexión en su vida, no está seguro de cómo funcionarán las cosas, y está solo por la noche a la orilla del río. Aparece una figura no identificada,…

Genesis 32:22-31 In the preceding verses (Genesis 32:1-21) we read of Jacob’s fear of his brother, Esau. This fear was well founded. When they were boys, Esau was hungry and asked Jacob to share his food. Jacob agreed, but only on the condition that Esau sell him his birthright (Genesis 25:29-34). The birthright issue emerged…

Génesis 32:22-31 En los versículos anteriores (Génesis 32:1-21) leemos sobre el temor de Jacob de su hermano Esaú. Este temor era fundado. Cuando eran chicos, Esaú tenía hambre y le pidió a Jacob que compartiera su comida. Jacob estuvo de acuerdo, pero sólo a condición de que Esaú le vendiera su primogenitura (Génesis 25:29-34). El…

Genesis 32:22-31 Forgiveness. “He took them and sent them across the stream, and likewise everything that he had. Jacob was left alone…” Despite readings, prayer, and support from others, when we have been wronged, the path to forgiveness often feels like an isolated journey. It is a stripping down to the essence of who we…