It is easy for us to focus on Jacob’s flaws – he had several of them, after all. But we can’t miss his spiritual sensitivity in this moment. He encountered God and responded appropriately in worship.

How about us? How often have we missed God at work in our lives because we have been too busy, too distracted, or too blinded to Him? May we have the spiritual sensitivity to see God at work in the moment.

• How has God been at work in your life recently? How has He helped you grow, blessed you, and used you?