Scripture
Genesis 32:28 And He said, "Your name shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel; for you have struggled with God and with men , and have prevailed."
Observation
Jacob had a tenacious spirit. He would not allow the angel to leave without giving him a blessing. That blessing changed his life from being a deceiver "Jacob" to Israel.
Application
How many times have I stopped seeking God just short of a blessing that would change my life? I thank God for the times I have not grown weary and was able to press into the blessing He had for me. I can no longer settled for the "good feeling" of a blessing but must go on to the life changing experience.
Prayer
Father, I know you are involved with every corner of my life. Let the circumstances that I go through draw me closer to you and the blessings you have for me. Amen
About Me
- randywills
- Husband of one, father of two (well, really four counting my wonderful daughter-in-law and son-in-law), grandfather of three and Lead Pastor of Father's House Church of God, Bend, OR.
Ran, you know me...probably the queen of impatience. Thanks for reminding me to press on, be tenacious and patient in my prayers. Between you and Maddy's blog that I just read, I apparently have some issues to pray through! ha.
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