So Jacob was left alone, and a man wrestled with him till daybreak. When the man saw that he could not overpower him, he touched the socket of Jacob’s hip so that his hip was wrenched as he wrestled with the man. Genesis 32:24-25
Day 287 of my chronological study of the Bible with The Daily Bible® - In Chronological Order (NIV®) (available by purchase through Amazon - author F. LaGard Smith)
continues as my commentary* gives us a glimpse into the historical interlude (intertestamental) via the Apocrypha. "Despite their current lack of credibility among a large segment of believers, these disputed writings [Apocrypha] are generally moral in nature and do give insight into some of the history, customs, and religious developments of the Jews during this intertestamental period." This post from DesiringGod.com argues "[w]e can read [the Apocrypha] discerningly yet constructively, critically yet
charitably. Doing so will lead one to see the many ways it actually
enhances our understanding of the divinely inspired Scriptures."
*Smith, F. LaGard. The Daily Bible® - In Chronological Order (NIV®). Harvest House Publishers. Kindle Edition.
This morning I pause to think about how best to study the Bible - I am led to "wrestle with God" just as Jacob did and as encouraged in this post.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God - I know You love me and You are willing to wrestle with me during good and bad times - as I desire to be sustained by You, encouraged by You, and of course forgiven by You...all of which I know You can do as you have done already. Thank You Jesus! I am not deserving of such a God. I worry and I have other sins. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
