Notice that as a husband and father throughout this process, Jacob is mindful of protecting others. The possessions and servants go before Jacob and his family. These are the lowest priority. We need to be able to say that and know it doesn't mean we don't care. He shows concern for his servants and possessions by dividing them into camps, hoping it will save at least half of them if things go wrong. At the same time, this should be a reminder that we should not sacrifice ourselves or our family for our possessions, employees, or any business matters. We can care for these things, but we should not place them above or even at the same level as our spouse and children. 

Next, Jacob goes, and he goes in a great display of humility. This is significant for two reasons. 1) He is willing to sacrifice himself before any of his wife and kids. Husbands love their wives as Christ loved the church (Eph 5:25). Like Jacob, men ought to put their wives and children's well-being above their own. 

2) Jacob approaches in humility in front of his wife and kids. There is a level of confidence and security necessary for a man to do this, and even more so before his wives and children. He did not try to play big; rather, he was willing to take a lowly position before his brother. When we come together with others, are we willing to take a lowly position, or does this threaten our status before others, especially our family? If it does threaten our image and status, there is something in our persona that is not aligned with the way Jesus carried himself, who emptied himself and took on the form of a servant (Ph 2:7). 

Lastly, the order in which Jacob placed his wives and children reflected his love for them. Now, we should not have multiple wives, but like Jacob, men ought to love their wives and children above themselves. And the degree to which you love them should not be a surprise. Jacob's family likely had an idea of what he was doing, and Jacob was okay with them knowing because they likely already did.