Nothin' But Fine: with Emily Trotter
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Nothin' But Fine: with Emily Trotter
Hot Pursuit | Season 4 ep 4
Jacob wrestling God in Genesis 32:22-31 has got me asking myself some real questions. Does my “faith” get in the way of claiming or asking for a blessing? What can I learn from Jacob? Demanding a blessing from God seems…disrespectful and rude.
This story clearly says that God doesn’t mind. Also, might kind of enjoy. I know that God could have ended the wrestling match at any time. He could have moved Jacob and detached him from him. I picture Jacob wrapping his arms and legs around God’s leg as God tries to walk away. Like a kid to an adult. But God stays in the fight and doesn’t get angry when Jacob says he will stop when he gets his blessing. He does the opposite. He gives the blessing.
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