Have you ever had a Jacob and Esau moment?
Remember the beloved story found in Genesis 27, Isaac blessing Jacob because he thought his son Esau was with him. Jacob had stolen Esau’s birthright blessing. The story climax’s in Chapter 32 verses 1-32, when Jacob eventually would have met his brother Esau. In great fear and distress Jacob sent his family ahead whist he remained behind and the Bible says he wrestled with a man till the break of day. A beautiful story I read over and over again.
Earlier in my week I was faced with so much distress, pain and problematic issues I could not contain my emotions. Decisions I had to make seem so insurmountable and it seems as if I was at the bottom of the great Atlantic trying to reach the top but seemed so hopeless like no more fighting power within me. “God I do not even believe you are with me anymore, you have deserted me, and my emotional pain and struggles seemed to stare me right in the face. It was at that point the God reminded me of the story of Esau and Jacob. I was reminded of the tumultuous fear Jacob must have felt, and he wrestled till daybreak. “God I prayed please help me, I have no other one, and there is no other one, please give me the strength, wisdom and help I am seeking, as I want to remain faithful before you, so I might not sway to the left or right but I might remain constant before you, and please bless me”. It was that point I felt a sense of relief, joy and victory. So much victory I could not contain my emotions I got up immediately and wondered what just happened. Wasn’t I just in the pits, the bottom of ocean trying to rise to the top. Now I am lifted, elevated and at a great place. What a God we serve!
But was this experience my personal Jacob’s moment? Why did God remind me of this story? Did it take a “Jacob experience”, for me to see that God does not leave or abandon us rather He is right there with us in our storms, and problems. I did overcome the situation I was in, God gave me the victory, as I experienced so much peace, strength, confidence which makes me want to persevere with God and for God.
I write this piece for those of us experiencing your own “Jacob’s moment” that the God of heaven and earth and the entire universe when you call upon Him, He will deliver you and provide you with so much victory you will not be able to contain yourself, rather you would just have to surrender to His whole will and purposes for His glory in your life.
Jacob and Esau
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Posted: April 2, 2026 by Sophia Campbell
Have you ever had a Jacob and Esau moment?
Remember the beloved story found in Genesis 27, Isaac blessing Jacob because he thought his son Esau was with him. Jacob had stolen Esau’s birthright blessing. The story climax’s in Chapter 32 verses 1-32, when Jacob eventually would have met his brother Esau. In great fear and distress Jacob sent his family ahead whist he remained behind and the Bible says he wrestled with a man till the break of day. A beautiful story I read over and over again.
Earlier in my week I was faced with so much distress, pain and problematic issues I could not contain my emotions. Decisions I had to make seem so insurmountable and it seems as if I was at the bottom of the great Atlantic trying to reach the top but seemed so hopeless like no more fighting power within me. “God I do not even believe you are with me anymore, you have deserted me, and my emotional pain and struggles seemed to stare me right in the face. It was at that point the God reminded me of the story of Esau and Jacob. I was reminded of the tumultuous fear Jacob must have felt, and he wrestled till daybreak. “God I prayed please help me, I have no other one, and there is no other one, please give me the strength, wisdom and help I am seeking, as I want to remain faithful before you, so I might not sway to the left or right but I might remain constant before you, and please bless me”. It was that point I felt a sense of relief, joy and victory. So much victory I could not contain my emotions I got up immediately and wondered what just happened. Wasn’t I just in the pits, the bottom of ocean trying to rise to the top. Now I am lifted, elevated and at a great place. What a God we serve!
But was this experience my personal Jacob’s moment? Why did God remind me of this story? Did it take a “Jacob experience”, for me to see that God does not leave or abandon us rather He is right there with us in our storms, and problems. I did overcome the situation I was in, God gave me the victory, as I experienced so much peace, strength, confidence which makes me want to persevere with God and for God.
I write this piece for those of us experiencing your own “Jacob’s moment” that the God of heaven and earth and the entire universe when you call upon Him, He will deliver you and provide you with so much victory you will not be able to contain yourself, rather you would just have to surrender to His whole will and purposes for His glory in your life.
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