Jacob knows a thing or two about
wrestling having held onto to Esau’s heel long enough to take away his
brother’s birthright. And even if Laban thought he had a choke hold on his
nephew it was Jacob who pulled a reverse and pinned Laban to the mat. Jacob is
no stranger to struggle and so when he gets ready to meet an angry brother he may
be more ready than most for the surprise cage match at the Jabbok. We tend to be more
polite with God and even if we wrestle by rivers of own decision we cry “uncle”
far too soon. So what does it mean to strive with God and not give up? Maybe it
means we wrestle with our limited understanding of who God is for us in the
face of our own fear and doubt and not let go of until we are blessed. Of
course as with most “God things” it turns out the blessing is in the striving
itself.
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