Mustard Seed Thoughts : God Wrestling, Part 4

I may not see in front of me, But I can see for miles around when I look over my shoulder, and Lord, it`s clear. You`ve brought me here, So faithful every step of the way. What can I do but follow you, For You are the Way, the Truth, the Life, And You`ve promised never to leave me, My Savior, my friend, From beginning to end.

I Am Found In You by Steven Curtis Chapman

God Wrestling, Part 4

By: Ron Edmondson Thursday, March 09, 2006

When the man saw that he couldn't win the match, he struck Jacob's hip and knocked it out of joint at the socket. Then the man said, "Let me go, for it is dawn." But Jacob panted, "I will not let you go unless you bless me." "What is your name?" the man asked.

He replied, "Jacob." "Your name will no longer be Jacob," the man told him. "It is now Israel, because you have struggled with both God and men and have won." Genesis 32:25-28 NLT

Because of Jacob’s determination, God changed Jacob and blessed him.

When will you become determined to change in regards to your own sinfulness, failure and inconsistencies with God? What will it take to get you to deal with the issues God is encouraging you to deal with? Will you ever wrestle with the things that have hindered you? Will you lock-in with God until the answer comes?

Learn a lesson from Jacob. If you are determined to dig in with God, He can change your attitude, your heart, your thoughts, your habits and your spirit. He can cause old things to pass away. You can become a new and different person. He might even change your name!

It’s not always easy, but it is not intended to be. Jacob walked away with a limp; a reminder of the many crippling decisions he had made when he insisted on doing things his way. But he also walked away with the blessing of God.

God wants to change you. Will you wrestle with Him a while?

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