We can so easily fall into a trap where we think that our works, our service, or our input is what drives something forward. You can see in Jacob’s life where Jacob schemes and fights to get ahead again and again. It would seem that this scheming is working as Jacob has two wives, many children, and has acquired great wealth from his uncle. What is Jacob missing? How does all this result to Jacob engaged in a supernatural wrestling match? What is the purpose of such a bout?