Jacob’s story is a powerful example of what it means to be an overcomer. Throughout his life, Jacob faced adversity, fear, and personal limitations, yet he continually found ways to overcome. When he learned that Esau was coming to meet him with four hundred men, “Jacob was greatly afraid and distressed” (Genesis 32:6–7), but instead of giving in to fear, he took action to overcome the threat by dividing his people and preparing for the worst.

God speaks through dreams, through visions at night, when deep sleep falls upon people. They lie there, slumbering, but then he awakens them and terrifies them with his warning. (Job 33:15-16)