"God may be wrestling with some of you this very day. He may be saying to you (clever, astute, capable as you are), "You have believed in me, but you have always manipulated your own life and made your own arrangements. My child, what is your name?" Preaching the Word Commentary
This is what Jacob has been doing for the last 20 years and he's come out of it prosperous but battered and bruised. Does this describe you? I know it definitely illustrates my life and walk with God. So, join me in reading Genesis 32 and be encouraged!
