Ever get those moments where you feel like Jacob in Genesis 32? Where you just want to be alone but Jesus isn't having any of that? That was me this weekend at Sonshine festival here in Minnesota. I went alone because I felt overwhelmed with the things and people occupying my time at home. I just wanted to be alone. Jesus had different plans. He wrestled with me from the second I pitched my tent. He began with a 'you-can't-run-away' take down and quickly moved into a 'just-so-you-know-I-love-you' choke hold. I proceeded these moves with a 'but-I-still-feel-guilty' counter. He demolished that with the 'you-are-a-new-creation-in-me' super slam and a full 'Romans-8' nelson. I surrendered I knew I had lost. I had lost but I won so much more.
Well enough with the cheesy wrestling moves. I honestly for the first time since I have been saved, I felt a release from chains I didn't know where holding me back. I realized my fight is over and started holding on the Lord just as Jacob did. "… But Jacob Said, "I will not let you go unless you bless me." (Genesis 32:26). I thank our Father for never giving up through anything and everything. I have a new breath of encouragement and a couple new friends all thanks to the Him. This is a huge praise God and I wanted to share so I hope you enjoyed!!!!
