Jacob Fears Esau Jacob's second response is prayer based on God's word—32:9-12 A present for Esau—32:13-21 Preparations for meeting Esau—32:22-23 Things we need to remember: a) It is not his plan that proves successful but his prayer. (Sailhamer) i) Though it is the prayer of an unbeliever. b) God hears all prayers, even those of unbelievers. c) An unbeliever can use all the appropriate elements of prayer even though the heart is not redeemed. d) This is a display of God's grace as He draws Jacob to Himself. Jesus said in John 6:44, No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him; and again in John 6:65, No one can come to Me unless it has been granted him from the Father.
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By God's amazing grace alone, Phil was drawn to salvation in Jesus Christ as a college freshman. He began his pastoral ministry as an assistant pastor (working specifically with youth and music) in 1983 while in seminary. He became the senior pastor here at Calvary in December...
