Morning: Wrestling with God

This sermon explores a key moment in the life of Jacob, when he is left alone and wrestles through the night with an unknown figure. As the encounter unfolds, Jacob is changed. He is given a new name, Israel, and comes away not only with a limp but with a deeper understanding of who God is.Jacob’s life had been marked by striving—against others and within himself. In this passage, we reflect on how struggle is often a part of our journey too. Rather than seeing it as something to escape, this message encourages us to consider how God can meet us in those places of difficulty.Transformation often comes when we reach the end of our own strength. Jacob’s story reminds us that God is faithful and present, even in seasons of waiting, wrestling, or uncertainty.