"Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which he bought with his own blood."
Acts 20:28
weekly message
Bible Verse
But Jacob replied, ‘I will not let you go unless you bless me.’ The man asked him, ‘What is your name?’ “Jacob” he answered. Then the man said, ‘Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel, because you have struggled with God and with men and have overcome.’” (Genesis 32:26-28)
Jacob wrestled all night and would not give up until he got a blessing. Jacob was persistent in what he wanted. God encourages us to be persistent in the things we do, to not give up. After all, God doesn’t give up on us. As we struggle through situations, problems and circumstances, if we remain persistent, we develop a stronger character. God gave many Bible people new names (Abraham, Sarah, Peter). Their new names were symbols of how God had changed their lives. Jacob’s character had changed – he was once a deceiver, liar, and cheat is now named Israel – the one who struggles with God and overcomes! Placing our lives and trust in God, we too, can be overcomers!
Sermon Sneak Peek
Genesis 32:9-12,22-30 “Wrestling With God”
Word of Encouragement
Psalm 23:1: "The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want."