The famous black pitcher, Satchel...
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The famous black pitcher, Satchel Paige, became famous for saying, "Don't look back.
Something may be gaining on you." Jacob knew that his past was presently gaining on
him. He had cheated his brother, Esau. He spent years away from his family hoping that
Esau would cool his vengeful spirit, but now Jacob was headed home accompanied by his
wives, concubines, children, and livestock.
Jacob had just survived a confrontation with his father-in-law, who had resented his departure. Then he heard the news: Esau was coming to meet him with 400 men. After sending his family ahead, Jacob spent the night alone wrestling with a "man."
He later learned that the adversary with whom he grappled was no ordinary opponent. Chances are you have wrestled with the Lord over certain decisions. One way not to lose is by doing right during the day. That way nothing can catch up to you during the night.
Jacob had just survived a confrontation with his father-in-law, who had resented his departure. Then he heard the news: Esau was coming to meet him with 400 men. After sending his family ahead, Jacob spent the night alone wrestling with a "man."
He later learned that the adversary with whom he grappled was no ordinary opponent. Chances are you have wrestled with the Lord over certain decisions. One way not to lose is by doing right during the day. That way nothing can catch up to you during the night.
