The Vineyard
I am the vine; you are the
branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit,
for apart from me you can do nothing. – John 15:5
Genesis 32:1-32
Pray that God will speak to you
through the reading of His word.
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Colored by Conscience
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Jacob hears that Esau is on his way
with a band of men. Still feeling
remorse for his earlier treatment of Esau, Jacob interprets the move to be
hostile. Have your own feelings of
remorse ever caused you to misinterpret the actions or words of others?
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Wrestling God
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In a remarkable act of humility, God
takes the form of a man and wrestles with Jacob. With a simple touch, God cripples Jacob. What does it mean to wrestle with God?
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Clinging to God
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When Jacob can no long wrestle with
God, he clings to Him. It is then, and
then only that he receives a blessing.
What does it mean to cling to God, rather than wrestle with God?
Pray that our conscience will lead
us to repent and ask forgiveness for times when we have wronged others.
Ask God to strengthen you in the
places where you feel weak.
Pray that we will all learn to cling
to God in faith, and seek the blessing that comes from a relationship with
Him.
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