How badly do you want God’s blessing?

[Christ4Ever]

Then the man said, "Let me go, for the dawn is breaking!" But Jacob said, "I will not let you go unless you bless me." "What is your name?" the man asked. He replied, "Jacob." "Your name will no longer be Jacob," the man told him. "From now on you will be called Israel, because you have fought with God and with men and have won." Genesis 32:26-28 NLT

It may be odd to think of Jacob actually wrestling with God and even demanding a blessing. Whether or not Jacob actually knew who he was wrestling against, there is no doubt that he considered his opponent holy and righteous enough to bestow a blessing. Even if such a physical struggle for a blessing appears unusual, Jacob’s tenacity and determination are worthy of consideration.

What are you willing to endure for the sake of a blessing? It’s safe to rule out an all-night wrestling match for most of us, but are you willing to wait on God, to struggle through your doubts, or even to ask someone else to pray for you? There’s a good chance you will need the help of others in order for your spiritual health to thrive. In fact, you can count on it.

If you hope to stand firm in your faith, take some time to seek a blessing from someone else.

Prayer: Lord, I ask for Your blessing of perseverance and hope today.

 

[Rookster]

Then the man said, "Let me go, for the dawn is breaking!" But Jacob said, "I will not let you go unless you bless me." "What is your name?" the man asked. He replied, "Jacob." "Your name will no longer be Jacob," the man told him. "From now on you will be called Israel, because you have fought with God and with men and have won." Genesis 32:26-28 NLT

It may be odd to think of Jacob actually wrestling with God and even demanding a blessing. Whether or not Jacob actually knew who he was wrestling against, there is no doubt that he considered his opponent holy and righteous enough to bestow a blessing. Even if such a physical struggle for a blessing appears unusual, Jacob’s tenacity and determination are worthy of consideration.

What are you willing to endure for the sake of a blessing? It’s safe to rule out an all-night wrestling match for most of us, but are you willing to wait on God, to struggle through your doubts, or even to ask someone else to pray for you? There’s a good chance you will need the help of others in order for your spiritual health to thrive. In fact, you can count on it.

If you hope to stand firm in your faith, take some time to seek a blessing from someone else.

Prayer: Lord, I ask for Your blessing of perseverance and hope today.

There were three levels in the ark that God told Noah to build
The only level where there was a window was the very top level. That is where you could look up and see heaven
in order to get to that level your flesh had to climb every single stair in the ark from the bottom to the top
How badly do you want it is a good question
I think everyone of us in the body of Christ should start climbing until we get to the top
I've been told the view from there is unimaginable and awesome!