Genesis 33

I read Genesis 33 today.  In this chapter, Jacob and Esau meet once again. 

• In Esau's grace Jacob sees the face of God.  How often do we allow others to see God's grace in our own face?
• Does this passage remind anyone else of the prodigal son passage in the New Testament?
• While Jacob could only imagine a violent end to his return, Esau saw one of grace.   Esau is the one who had a right to revenge, and he is the one who offered grace.  It is the "wronged one" who imagined and created the grace-full ending. 
• How often do we, as the one who was wronged, hang onto resentment, saying, "I'm the one who is hurt; I will NOT be the one who apologizes, or who mends the rift?"
• Leah, as first wife, should have had the place of honor that Rachel received.  What would life h ave been like for Leah?
• I wonder if there were ever a time when Leah and Rachel echoed the experience that Jacob and Esau shared?