Today is February 24.
 
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.   
  
Take a moment and quiet yourself. Take a deep breath. Welcome God’s presence. And say, “Come Holy Spirit.”     
    
Today’s reading is from the Book of Genesis, chapter 33.    
   

Jacob looked up and there was Esau, coming with his four hundred men; so he divided the children among Leah, Rachel and the two female servants. 2 He put the female servants and their children in front, Leah and her children next, and Rachel and Joseph in the rear. 3 He himself went on ahead and bowed down to the ground seven times as he approached his brother. 
  
4 But Esau ran to meet Jacob and embraced him; he threw his arms around his neck and kissed him. And they wept.   
   

Today, we witness a powerful moment of reconciliation between Jacob and Esau. Despite their past conflicts and Jacob's fear of Esau's anger, Esau runs to embrace his brother with love and forgiveness. This story reminds us of the importance of forgiveness and the healing it can bring to our relationships. Reflect on a time when you experienced reconciliation with someone. How did it impact your relationship and your heart? 
 
Jacob's act of bowing down to Esau seven times shows his humility and desire for peace. It highlights the importance of humility in mending broken relationships. As you listen to the story again, consider areas in your life where you might need to approach someone with humility and seek reconciliation. How can you take the first step towards healing a strained relationship?  
   
Today, take a step towards reconciliation with someone you may have had a conflict with. It could be a simple gesture of kindness, an apology, or reaching out to start a conversation. Pray for the courage and humility to seek peace and forgiveness, and trust that God will guide you in this process.