🌿 TODAY’S LESSON SUMMARY

Today we look at Jacob — a man facing one of the most feared moments of his life.

He’s about to meet his brother Esau, whom he once betrayed.
Scripture tells us:

“Jacob was greatly afraid and distressed.”

— Genesis 32:7

He doesn’t know what will happen.
He imagines the worst.
He fears the future.

Sound familiar?

Many of our deepest anxieties come from:

Not knowing the outcome

Fearing consequences

Worry about the people we love

Situations we can’t control

Jacob’s story meets us right there.

💡 What Jacob Teaches Us About Anxiety

 

1️⃣ His first response is human.

He plans, he strategizes, he prepares for the worst.

2️⃣ His turning point is prayer.

Jacob cries out:

“O Lord… I am unworthy of all the kindness and faithfulness You have shown…
Deliver me, for I fear my brother.”

He stops trying to control the outcome
and surrenders the situation to God.

3️⃣ God meets Jacob in the middle of his fear.

God stays with him.
God strengthens him.
God gives him a new name — Israel.
God works in Esau’s heart.
The future Jacob feared becomes the future God redeems.

✨ God is already in your tomorrow.

Before you arrive, He is preparing the path.
Before you face it, He is shaping the outcome.
Before you fear it, He is already working.

You don’t walk into the future alone.

✨ Reflection for Today

What future moment am I most anxious about?

What would surrender look like in that exact situation?

How might God already be working behind the scenes?

🙏 Closing Prayer

Lord, thank You for being faithful in every season — past, present, and future.
Help me surrender my fears about tomorrow.
Give me courage to trust Your plan, even when I can’t see it.
Go before me and prepare the way,
just as You did for Jacob.
In Jesus’ name, amen.

🎁 Vision for Our Digital Discipleship Library

If these 3 days have encouraged you, I’d love for you to know more about our future Digital Discipleship Library, where you’ll find Bible studies, devotionals, mini courses, and resources to help you grow spiritually every day.

But no matter what — I’m proud of you.
And I believe God is going to continue giving you His peace.

Thank you for joining me for Peace on Earth.

In Christ,
Todd