Lifepoint Westerville
God allows us to wrestle with Him in order to find our true identity.
God’s perfect plan of redemption includes imperfect, broken people.
Identity: the fact of being who or what a person is; what a person is known for
Jacob learned to persevere
Genesis 29-31
Jacob wrestled with God
Genesis 32:22-32 ESV
Jacob received a new identity
Genesis 32:27-28 ESV
Application:
In what way do you need to respond to the Gospel today?
How have you been able to identify with Jacob as he struggles with his identity?
What would be a good step to take to allow the Gospel to define who you are?