Wresting with God

Nearing the end of Jacob’s story, we encounter one of the more mysterious moments of Jacob's life. He wrestles with a man in the middle of the night. This is more than a random wrestling match but we encountered one of the most pivotal moments in his life. As we have said over and over again, Jacob’s story is a story of God’s grace. What we get to see in our passage today is what Jacob will receive through God’s grace: Divine Deliverance, a New Name, and a Lingering Limp.