Jacob & Wrestling Prayer
The Bible is full of characters. People whose lives would get many viewers if they were on a reality TV show. Jacob is one of these. A swindler and usurper, Jacob deceives his own father to steal the blessing of his older twin brother, Esau. In haste and fearing for his life, he takes off to his uncle's place where he ends up meeting and falling in love with his cousin. Unfortunately, tradition prevails and when he wakes up on the morning after the wedding, he is in for a surprise. As the Bible puts it: "In the morning.... It was Leah!" He does get to marry the younger sister Rachel as well but jealousy and a competitive spirit mark their home. Between the sisters and their servants, Jacob fathers 11 sons and 1 daughter. But there is trouble with his uncle's sons.... they think Jacob is tricking their Dad out of their inheritance as Jacob's flocks increase more than their. So he is on the run again, this time he goes back home. Bu...