Genesis 32:11 “Deliver me, I pray thee, from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau: for I fear him, lest he will come and smite me, and the mother with the children.”
This is the proper action for a man to take when he fears the future. Rather than choosing to turn his back on the land that God had directed him to, Jacob decides to be honest. He simply describes to the Lord his fears and asks Him for help. There was no sign of a disobedient heart here, he was truly afraid, and truly seeking God’s deliverance.
It would be good for us to model Jacob’s candor with our own prayer life. God knows our mind already and would be pleased if we would admit our weakness and rely on Him.
There was no need for Jacob to put on a brave face before his God. He did the best thing possible; present all his concerns before the Lord and wait for an answer. We should do the same whether it be in times of fear, anger, sadness, confusion or defeat. He knows our hearts and will delight in our complete reliance.
Genesis 32:11 “Deliver me, I pray thee, from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau: for I fear him, lest he will come and smite me, and the mother with the children.”