Genesis 32:24 Then Jacob was left alone; and a Man wrestled

with him until the breaking of day. 25 Now when He saw that He

did not prevail against him, He touched the socket of his hip; and

the socket of Jacob’s hip was out of joint as He wrestled with him.

26 And He said, “Let Me go, for the day breaks.” But he said, “I

will not let You go unless You bless me!” 27 So He said to him,

“What is your name?” He said, “Jacob.” 28 And He said, “Your

name shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel; for you have

struggled with God and with men, and have prevailed.” 29 Then

Jacob asked, saying, “Tell me Your name, I pray.” And He said,

“Why is it that you ask about My name?” And He blessed him

there. 30 So Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: “For I

have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.” 31 Just

as he crossed over Penuel the sun rose on him, and he limped

on his hip. -

The man who struggled with God & men

1. Jacob’s birth was a struggle of who would be first

2. Jacob had a vision aiming to buy Esau’s birthright

3. The struggle continues with Isaac and with Laban

4. In reality Jacob’s journey was a struggle with God

5. God turned Jacob’s struggle into divine blessings