Jacob

Day 11, Feb 15th 2024

Text: Genesis 32:1-32 (NLT)

Introduction-

This chapter presents a profound moment in Jacob’s life as he embarks on a journey from fear and deception to humility, reconciliation, and divine transformation.

Jacob decided to send a parade of gifts to Esau to win him over before they meet. But before his confrontation with Esau. Jacob set up camp for the night. Without warning an unnamed man starts to wrestle with him. The unnamed man is GOD.

Life Lessons

1. Forgiveness, Genesis 32:1-5
2. Trust, Genesis32: 6-8.
3. Repentance, Genesis 32:9-12
4. Restitution, Genesis 32:13-23.
5. Dependence, Genesis 32:24-25
6. Faith, Genesis 32:26-28.
7. Fellowship, Genesis 32:29-30.

Life applications

1. God break us to bless us.  Genesis 12:2, John13:17, Psalm 34:18.
2. Obedience saves and preserves.  Ezekiel 36:25, Proverbs 16:20, 19:16.
3. Your past should not stop you or define your future. 2 Corinthian 5:17, Ephesians 4:32.
4. Find out God’s purpose in all trials and challenges of life. Jeremiah 29:11, Isaiah 43:2.
5. Do not give up on yourself. Romans 5: 8, 1 Corinthians 2:9. 
6. Dark times helps us see the light and alone with God is not a bad place to be. Real battles are won in private. Genesis 32:22-32

Lesson of the Day

A man who has been so selfish, self-centered, self -reliant, and self-seeking was changed and transformed after meeting with God. God is still in the business of changing and transforming lives if only you will come to Him as you are and reason with Him – Isaiah 1.18.

Complied by:   Florence Olumese