Esau hated Jacob because he had stolen his blessing and he said to himself, My father will soon be dead and gone. Then I will kill Jacob.But someone got wind of what Esau was planning and reported it to Rebekah. She sent for Jacob and told him. Esau is threatening to kill you. This is what you should do.God given faith in united with God's eternal covenant of grace.God given faith is guaranteed in eternal election.God given faith is tested.