The Heel Grabber

The heel grabber from birth, until deception called out. Jacob loved to dish out soup, thick with red gravy. His twin jealous for that heavy satisfying sup but fate would betray him as would his belly ach(ing). Esau, translated would be “Harry,” changed from hairy and was he red or the living end…do I digress… Jacob held on for dear life, as he like many second born, wanted to be first. And his dear mama, bless her heart, heard from God - Rebecca wondered what the wrestling in her womb was all about. She thought, ‘must be boys.’ She thanks God for the dynamic duo but knows that God has chosen numero two. She favors Jacob as her husband clings to his firstborn, Esau, that macho hunter. Jacob is a mama’s boy but would have to flee after deceitfully gaining his brother’s birthright. Of course Esau sold it precariously for a bowl of stew and their blind dad would be tricked too. Jacob ran from his land as his brother wanted to Cain him, in other words murder was on his mind. Uncle Laban took him in. Back in that time cousins would marry and Jacob fell head over heels for the beautiful Rachel. In the dark, they made love to consummate their marriage after working seven years for her dear old dad… except Laban slipped his firstborn under those covers, and the heel grabber would have to work seven more so he could have the object of his affection. (Slighted Leah was given many more children as God saw her plight.) After all those deceitful years, returning to his rightful place, he wrestled an angel of God. He wouldn’t let go until God blessed him — that heel grabber had tightened his grip, until he was blessed and unhinged his hip. As the angel touched Jacob’s socket and changed his name to Israel. 3/15/2022 Genesis 25:19 - 32:32