Of the recorded prayers in the Bible, #5 is in Genesis 32:11. By deceiving his father, Jacob stole the birthright that belonged to his brother Esau. Then he fled. Years later on his return to meet his brother, Jacob heard that Esau was coming to meet him with 400 men (Gen. 32:6). Jacob was “greatly afraid and distressed” (Gen. 32:7). So he prayed. He reminded God that He told him to return (Gen. 32:9). In other words, he was doing the will of God. He readily admitted that he was not worthy of God’s mercy or the truth God had revealed to him (Gen. 32:10). Then he requested, “Deliver me, I pray, from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau; for I fear him, lest he come and attack me and the mother with the children” (Gen. 32:11). The Psalmist did the same thing. He prayed, “Bow down Your ear to me, Deliver me speedily; be my rock of refuge, a fortress of defense to save me” (Ps. 31:2). What fear do you face today? Make sure you are doing God’s will and seek God’s protection. (Stay tuned for more on the Jacob story.) May you have a good day. Pastor Mike
Posted on: Wed, 10 Jul 2013 13:20:10 +0000
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