The story of Jacob wrestling with the angel is familiar. It has become
a part of our religious talk to say, “I am wrestling for a blessing” or we tell
people to “wrestle for their blessing.” However, we have to be careful that our
uses of the scriptures are in line with what the scriptures are actually
saying. Jacob’s wrestling with the angel was not born out of wanting more of
God or His presence or the like; it was born out of fear. He was getting ready
to go and meet Esau and was terrified that he and his family would be killed.
It was this fear that caused him to wrestle with the angel, but God (in His
goodness) released a blessing to Jacob.
And he said, Let me go, for the day breaketh. And
he said, I will not let thee go, except thou bless me. And he said unto him,
What is thy name? And he said, Jacob. And he said, Thy name shall be called no
more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men,
and hast prevailed. Gen 32:26-28 (KJV)
Many Christians today stand in fear of what will happen to them in
this life. However, do not let your fear drive you away from God, but into His
presence. Sometimes God will allow circumstances so that you will stand before
His presence and receive ALL that He has for you. Jacob wanted his life spared,
but God wanted to change his name. He got more than what he was looking for. So,
on today, bring your fears, concerns, and worries to God; for at the end of
them, there is a blessing. You will know and understand the sentiment, “When
fear produces a blessing.”
Prayer of the Week:
“I
thank you for your promises God. I trust that you are with me and will bless me
as you did Jacob. I thank you now. Amen”
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