What we can learn from the life of Jacob (Biblical story)

Jacob did not begin as a great man. Born alongside Esau, Jacob grabbed his brother Esau leg at birth (hence his name Jacob). Jacob went on to steal the blessing of the firstborn from Esau angering Esau desire to kill Jacob. Because of his sins, Jacob was exile for 20 years away from his family and away from God. However God is faithful and even though Jacob left his family  and no longer felt the presence of God, God has never left him ( God blessed him the land he was resting in ).  This tells us no matter what you did, no matter where you are, the presence of God is always with us, it is only a matter of whether we are aware of it. Thus do not be misled by the devil into believing that God has forsaken you and has turned His back against you. In contrary, God is always watching us. We cannot deceive the LORD.

Jacob wrestled with God until He broke Jacob's hip. That made Jacob realized God's presence. God also wrestle with each and every of us until we accept who we are and submit to Him owning up our sins and personal defect just like Jacob finally identified himself. Only after we accept who we are, addressed what we have to address and submit what we need to submit to the LORD will we be truely reborn just like God has renamed Jacob after his submission. So let us face who we are and act on the deficiency! Let us stop deceiving ourselves into believing that all is well! Do not be afraid to deal with your spiritual brokeness as the breaking of self is the start of seeing and obeying our LORD. I pray LORD Jesus that He may give us the strength to face our problems and reflect on ourselves and submit what we have to Him. Amen!  

Let us remember that our God is faithful and no matter what your origins are, God has an amazing plan for each and everyone of us!