DO SOMETHING TO BE GREAT Sunday October 4, 2015
Text: Genesis 32:24 – 32 Memory verse: v 26
Jacob wrestled with the angel of the Lord and prevailed. When it was almost day break, the angel requested that Jacob should let him go but he insisted for a blessing and he got it. Jacob, now understanding who it was that had been wrestling with him, felt encouraged to cleave to Him till He should bless him. Those that would have the blessing of Christ must be earnest and be persistent for it. In Genesis 32:28 and 29, he got a new name and was blessed (compare Hosea 12:4).
Beloved, what is that thing you need to do to become great? To every one of us, what we can do varies. Some may need to pray the more, be a source of blessings and encouragement to someone; you may need to offer what you have now to get a better one, you may need to sow seed of faith or put yourself more into your work, etc. If you don’t actually know, earnestly ask God for inspiration and guidance. He will lead you into it. This is very important so that you will not toil in vain or work for the wind. Be determined and purposeful and God will see you through.
Food for Thought: For you to receive the best blessings of life from Christ, you must be earnest and be persistent for it.
Prayer: God, help me to do that thing which will make me great in life.
