When Jacob and Esau met again after 20 years apart there were many tears of joy. Scripture doesn’t say what motivated the tears in each brother but I can’t help to think that each man cried for a different reason. Esau cried because of the overflowing joy of seeing his brother again. We only know two stories from the younger years and neither is complementary of the character of the brothers. But I can’t help to think that they both had many fond memories of the years growing up. They were twins and must have shared many good times when they were young. Jacob probably shared some of that same joy, but he was also happy because God had come through for him again. Esau not only spared Jacob’s life but Jacob saw how God answer his prayer for protection, and the blessings for his brother while they were apart.
Stuart
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