Jacob, Jabbok and Wrestlemania Part 2

Genesis 32:22-32

Today we continue our study on Jacob and how God reclaimed his life to fulfill His intended purpose and plan.
What transpired along the stream of Jabbok?

I. A Man Sought Solitude - v.22-24

II. A Man Wrestled with God and Himself - v.24-25a

III. A Man was Reclaimed by God - v.25b-32

A. He was a Broken man v.25b-27

When we are physically dominated it doesn’t mean we are spiritually defeated.

·    He Was Clinging

If we insist on fighting the Lord, He will eventually bring us to the place where all the fight is gone.

·    He Was Confessing - He is forced to admit who he was.

Like Paul, Jacob became strong only when he became weak. 2 Corinthians 12:1–10

The greatest blessings only come after a struggle.

The word that best describes this condition of unbrokenness is pride. The word that best describes brokenness is humility.

Brokenness is a sign of God's love and activity in your life.

B. He was a Blessed Man v.28-30

In the Bible, receiving a new name signifies making a new beginning

Jacob was no longer the "Deceiver", but Israel a "Prince with God."

The greatest blessings only come after a struggle.

C. He was a Branded Man v.31-32

When a man is walking with the Lord, he will almost always be out of step with the world!  2 Corinthians 5:17