What a powerful and moving reflection 🙌 The story of Jacob wrestling with God has always reminded me that sometimes the greatest breakthroughs come through the deepest struggles. Hosea 12:3–4 says In the womb he grasped his brother’s heel as a man he struggled with God He struggled with the angel and overcame him he wept and begged for his favor That limp Jacob carried became a sacred reminder that God’s blessing often comes through brokenness Your words also remind me of Paul’s testimony in 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 where the Lord said to him My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness And Paul responded Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me… For when I am weak, then I am strong The beauty of Jacob’s story is that it didn’t end in fear it ended in reconciliation, forgiveness, and a new identity Just as Isaiah 43:1 says Fear not, for I have redeemed you I have called you by name, you are mine God took Jacob the deceiver and renamed him Israel, the one who prevailed with God Thank you for sharing this it’s a reminder that our scars can be sacred, testifying not of our strength, but of the God who redeems us through grace. May we all learn to limp with joy, knowing that every step is carried by His mercy. ✝️
What a powerful and moving reflection 🙌 The story of Jacob wrestling with God has always reminded me that sometimes the greatest breakthroughs come through the deepest struggles. Hosea 12:3–4 says In the womb he grasped his brother’s heel as a man he struggled with God He struggled with the angel and overcame him he wept and begged for his favor That limp Jacob carried became a sacred reminder that God’s blessing often comes through brokenness Your words also remind me of Paul’s testimony in 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 where the Lord said to him My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness And Paul responded Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me… For when I am weak, then I am strong The beauty of Jacob’s story is that it didn’t end in fear it ended in reconciliation, forgiveness, and a new identity Just as Isaiah 43:1 says Fear not, for I have redeemed you I have called you by name, you are mine God took Jacob the deceiver and renamed him Israel, the one who prevailed with God Thank you for sharing this it’s a reminder that our scars can be sacred, testifying not of our strength, but of the God who redeems us through grace. May we all learn to limp with joy, knowing that every step is carried by His mercy. ✝️
Thank you so much, Raju! That is so honoring to me that it was meaningful and impactful for you! Blessings Raju!