Daily Reading
Daily Thought
Then he said, "Your name shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel, for you have striven with God and with men, and have prevailed." ~Genesis 32:28
It had been quite a night, wrestling in his sleep with what at first Jacob thought was a man, but could only have been God. Jacob lasted the fight and won a blessing. But before the blessing, God gave Jacob a new name to remind him of the curse - the curse man and woman have known since they ate the forbidden fruit. That we will fight with creation, creatures, and Creator. God gave Jacob a lifelong reminder, "Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel." Israel. Literally, "The one who struggles with God." Jacob looked out for himself, struggled with God, and overcame by fighting. Just like me.
There will come another man with another Name who will teach us a different way. His Name is above all names, and changes everything. Jesus looks out for others, listens to His Father, and overcomes by serving.
Daily Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank You for Your Son, my Savior, the Name above all names. Thank You for Your grace, that You came to seek and save the lost. Me!
God, teach me to serve others, to love others. Father, may I stop the struggle and surrender to Your ways. May I serve You by serving others. May I overcome the curse by being a blessing in Your Name.
Amen
Amen
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