Wrestle With God

Gen 32:22-29 “So Jacob was left alone and wrestled with him” We all know the story of Jacob. How he wrong his brother, stole his blessings. How he had to run away and star a new life. (Gen 27:1-44)He was a deceitful man, a liar, a manipulative a cheater. And yet in spite off all that. He was blessed and favor by God. Time has come and “The Lord said to Jacob , go back to the land of your fathers and to your relatives and I will be with you.” Gen 31:3 Jacob does everything conceivable to ensure a peaceful reunion with his brother. He send messengers down with gifts. Trying to dissipate his brothers anger. Trying to buy his approval. He was distracted by the past and had forgotten what had taken place in his life. He came in with a plan B mentality. Not willing to completely trust God. His brother responded by sending 400 men’s. The message translation explain like this “Jacob gets scare, very scare , panicked “ Again Jacob took matters in to his hands. Not knowing this was his time off preparation. Time to complete Surrender in to God. In order for him to move forward Jacob needed to reconcile with God 1st. Jacob was going back in obedience to God. He prays and appeals to God's faithfulness (28:13-15) He places his hope in God to deliver him from his brother's anger. But he got distracted by what he saw coming his way. The 400 men’s. He made a plan and divided his camp. Instead of trusting God he allows fear to hold him back. At that instant he forgot everything the Lord has done for him. God had to re-affirm who he was and Jacob assumed everything his brothers would do to him and his camp. Once again God had to come and confront him face to face. Jacob didn’t make it easy. He fought with all his might. He used all his human strength until day break. Because he has allow all the distractions around him to rob him off his peace. God had to come and remind him. At the time Jacob was reconcile his faith to God. He was touch and had a name change. Jacob does not cease to dominate the walk of Israel all at one. After he had wrestled with God , after he reconcile himself with his brother. God gave him a new name. Don’t allow your past to determine your future. Don’t allow distractions to derailed you from what God has for you. Today you have a new name. Don’t forget what the Lord has done in your life. Move forward trust him. Ivette Diaz-Yee #sisterslovebygod #sisterslivedbygod #overcomer #standingbyhisgrace. #wrestlingwithgod Original post 6/23/18