Devotion:
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Read Genesis 32:22-32.
Jacob, aka “The Heal Grabber” the great deceiver, is humbled in his struggle with God. Alone with God he comes to the realization of who he is and how he has lived his life. His determination to hang on to God until he blessed him changed his life. Let us not give up on ourselves and on God when we are praying for God’s help. It often takes time for prayers to be answered, and blessings to be received. This moment with God changed Jacob and it changed history. God changed his name to Israel which means favored by God. He is no longer the heal grabbing deceiver, he is now one who is favored by God. There is a nation called Israel today because Jacob held on to God until God blessed him. Let us hang on to God. Let us pray and trust God for His blessings.
Almighty God, thank you for blessing Jacob and thank you for blessing me. I pray you continue to poor out your blessings in my life as I hang on to you by faith and trust you to meet all my needs. In the mighty name of Jesus I pray, Amen.
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