Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel, because you have struggled with God and with humans and have overcome. Genesis 32:28, NIV The names we carry can define how we see ourselves and our purpose. Some names are encouraging, while others weigh us with shame or regret. But…
“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9, NIV Every struggle we face has the potential to become a window into God’s grace. When we think of Jacob, we often remember his cunning and his wrestling match with God at Peniel.…
It is because I saw God face to face, and yet my life was spared. Genesis 32:30, NIV Jacob named the place Peniel, which means “face of God.” This was no ordinary encounter. It was a sacred, life-altering moment when Jacob wrestled through the long night and realized he had…
The sun rose above him as he passed Peniel, and he was limping because of his hip. Genesis 32:31, NIV The limp was unmistakable. Once known for his cunning and self-reliance, Jacob walked away from his wrestling match with God forever changed. This wasn’t just a physical injury but a…
Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel, because you have struggled with God and with humans and have overcome. Genesis 32:28, NIV It was a long, lonely night for Jacob. The tension in his heart matched the darkness around him. Tomorrow, he would face his estranged brother Esau—the…
