Hello all!
In today's reading, we experience Jacob's journey to gain favor with his brother. On his way, he wrestles with "a man" (could be God, could be a man sent by God, could be an angel...lots of theories out there, but don't get stuck on it). God gives him a new name: Israel, which means "May God prevail. He struggles with God". Once he meets his brother, he states that to see his face is like seeing the face of God. Esau is able to embrace Jacob.
Have you ever wrestled with God?
What was the result?
Jacob struggled with God and with humans, and he overcame. It is healthy to question God and wrestle with life's tough experiences. Often the alternative is to have a pity party, get depressed, or fail to take an active stance to get out of the situation. Jacob wrestled with God before entering the promised land. Sometimes we need to wrestle with challenges that God allows in our lives before seeing God fulfill His promises. Our questions and wrestling can lead us closer to God and we learn something about Him and His character.
I am reminded as I read the book "Whisper", that God wants us to listen to Him in order to get through these challenging experiences. What is something in your life that you are unsure of, questioning, or angry about? What is God teaching you or telling you? Be still and listen to God's response.
Oh God let us be
A generation that seeks
That seeks Your Face
Oh God of Jacob
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