Wrestling with God

 Scripture:

“The man said, “From now on, your name will no longer be Jacob. You will be called Israel, because you have wrestled with God and with men, and you have won.”” ‭‭Genesis‬ ‭32:28‬ ‭CEV‬‬

Observation:

Jacob was on his way back home to his family after serving Laban for 20 years and building his family. He was preparing to meet his brother Esau for the first time after they had parted twenty years before. One night he wrestled with a man, who turned out to be the Lord. When the Lord wanted to go, Jacob told him, “I won’t let you go until you bless me.” He wrestled with God for his blessing. He wouldn’t let go until he had God’s blessing on this life. 

Application:

Jacob was already a very blessed man, but he understood the power of God’s blessing. He knew that when God blesses someone, everything will be okay. He knew it would go well with his brother if he was blessed by God. He knew he would prosper if he was blessed by God. We must learn to wrestle for the blessing of God in our lives. We must learn to seek God until He blesses us. His blessing on our lives can change any situation. His blessing can change everything. When God blesses you, even your enemies realize you are blessed.

Prayer:

Lord, bless me. Bless my family. Bless Word of Life. Bless Hearts for the Harvest. Bless everything You put into my hand. I want to live a life that is blessed by You. Help me not to give up in any area but to seek You until my life is blessed in every way. Let the world see my life and know that God has blessed me. I’m willing to wrestle. I’m willing to go after that blessing.

Your Son,

Jeff