Gen 32

"I'm going home, to a place where I belong" - I'm sure that Jacob wasn't humming that song (because it wasn't written and he doesn't appear like the humming type) especially since he knew that Esau was still there. Prior that, the chapter opens with the Jacob seeing the glory of God in the form of His army of angels. After all that had transpired between them and despite the years that have passed, Jacob knew that he had to face the man that he screwed out of his birthright and the blessing. He knew that he had changed - become more humble and was able to stand on his own and ready for God's purpose. Jacob had accumulated much wealth and a tribe of kids to which to start a nation. What would await him especially since he knew that Esau had 400 trained men which indicated what direction that he took. Still he had no idea what would await him. Discretion still seem to be the best route and he split up his wealth and offered up half of it to appease Esau as a peace offering. Rather than be in the front of the brigade, he chose to stay behind just in case Esau was still in a foul mood. Still that was not enough for God and chose to wrestle him to test Jacob's resolve. The result was that God blessed him and changed his name to be a nation.

What a chapter! While Jacob feared what will Esau do forced God to meet him again to test his resolve. He feared Esau even with God on his side and at his side - angels. At least he was fair in splitting his wealth and not try to screw Esau again in intent. Now with the final test behind him, he was ready to meet his brother. I sometimes am like Jacob when circumstances like this come my way - holding back just in case God doesn't stand with me. What a fool I have been in those circumstances.

Great day yesterday! Went to Valor to see that awesome complex, had lunch at Joe's #3 which was featured in Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, saw a spectacular rock display called Garden of the Gods, had my first Colorado pizza at Beau Jo's with the fam in a really nice weather day. Still tough to get used to the thin air but the air is so clean and dry - just bring moisturizers.

Heading home soon but will definitely be back! Glad to see that this area missed a snow storm so that our flights out shouldn't be affected by it. Will spend the night in NJ before heading down tomorrow for Delly.

Praise for today: In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you, Lord alone, make me live in safety. Ps 4:8