Monday, October 1
Read Genesis 32
Think About It:
Jacob fled from Leban toward Bethel and was met by an Army of Angels. He named that place Mahanaim – the two camps. His camp, and the Lord’s camp. He moved his family across the river at night to put space between them and Esau. It should have been clear the Lord would protect him, however he created his scheme of “present giving” to win his brother Esau over instead of letting the Lord do it. His prayer that day, was one of understanding of the promises the Lord had given to his family – I will make you a great nation. Once alone, the Lord of the Universe came to him. It is when we are alone the Lord can come to us and change us. More than anything Jacob wanted the blessing of the Lord on his life. The match began. Jacob discovered that he’d spent his life fighting with God and resisting His will, and that the only way to victory was through surrender. What is your name? Are you going to continue to live up to your name – Deceiver of yourself and others?? It was in that moment his life was changed forever. He finally asked for the blessing that he longed for –he became Israel – the God-empowered Prince.
- Why did the Lord put Jacob’s hip out of joint?
- What areas in your life have you been deceiving yourself and the Lord?
Family Time:
Memory Verses: (Feel free to pick one or all!)
Proverbs 3:5 & 6 – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.”
Jeremiah 29:11 – “I know the thoughts I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.”
Romans 8:28 – “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.”
- Who did Jacob wrestle with? (vs 28 & 30)
- What did Jacob ask Him to do for Him? (vs 26)
- What was the new name that God gave to Jacob? (vs 28)
- God touched Jacob and changed his name. How has God changed your life?
