Overcoming Fear | Genesis 32:1-21

In spite of the vision of the messengers of God, when Jacob learned from his messengers that Esau and 400 men were coming to meet him, he was greatly afraid and distressed. In order to mitigate the potential loss Jacob divided his people into two camps as a precaution; even though he prayed earnestly for the Lord’s deliverance, he sought to pacify his brother’s anger with a gift of 550 animals. In this study we learn that God’s people can confidently pray for deliverance from enemies because of His promises and should not seek to appease enemies by forfeiting His blessings.