Rembrandt
There are many paintings
depicting Jacob wrestling with the Angel.
In almost all of them,
the Angel is holding Jacob gently but firmly.
The look on the Angel's face
is one of compassion & patience.
Jacob has to be ready
to give up the fight and yield.
The Angel is there,
waiting, holding, loving Jacob.
Until Jacob exhausts himself,
the Angel won't interfere.
~M
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