The famous black pitcher, Satchel...
The famous black pitcher, Satchel Paige, became famous for saying, "Don't look back.
Something may be gaining on you." Jacob knew that his past was presently gaining on
him. He had cheated his brother, Esau. He spent years away from his family hoping that
Esau would cool his vengeful spirit, but now Jacob was headed home accompanied by his
wives, concubines, children, and livestock.
Jacob had just survived a confrontation with his father-in-law, who had resented his
departure. Then he heard the news: Esau was coming to meet him with 400 men. After
