When my brothers and I get together, its like we were never apart. We share the same humor and tell the same stories. Nothing is better than hanging out with people who know you better than you know yourself! That isn't true for all siblings. I am certainly blessed with an awesome family.
To echo Sue and Kelly, Jacob and Esau are a different story. What starts off in this chapter like the story of the Prodigal Brother again leaves a strange taste in my mouth when Jacob ditches Esau. At first, you think Jacob is genuinely excited to see his brother, and perhaps he was, but the kicker is him saying that looking at Esau is like looking into the face of God. Because, of course, Jacob has looked into the face of God. And yet, an hour or so later, Jacob sneaks off again. Granted, God did tell him to go a certain way, but you would think that maybe he would at least ask Esau to join him or visit him or something.
On a side note, I am off for a couple days with the family to go see the in-laws in upstate New York. I will blog again on Sunday or Monday.
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Safe travels!
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