THE MIDNIGHT WRESTLING MATCH

 

So Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him.  (Genesis 32:1 NKJV)

Then Jacob was left alone; and a Man wrestled with him until the breaking of day. (Genesis 32:24 NKJV)                    

Such is our mortal life! We meet angels before we encounter our Esaus! Their unseen squadrons must be counted on as one of our permanent assets.

We may not see our helpers in their downward flight, nor hear the sound of silver wings, slow beating through the hush of night?' But they are surely present.  The angel of the Lord encamps all around those who fear Him, and delivers them.  (Psalm 34:7 NKJV)  Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to minister for those who will inherit salvation?  (Hebrews 1:14 NKJV)  If we accustom ourselves to their presence and help, we may presently come, like Jacob, to an experience of the eternal, before which all else will dwindle into insignificance. When our Rachels and Leahs, the babble of the children, the mooing of the herds are away; when the only sound is the low murmur of the brook, or the sigh of the night wind; when the sense of loneliness steals over the spirit, and the starry hosts expand overhead, it is then that we may come into personal contact with One, whose delights from of old were with the sons of men. He is the Word of God, but He is also the Savior, the lover and friend of man.

In our first meeting, He will wrestle with us to break down our stubbornness; He will touch the muscle of our strength till we can hold out no more; He will withdraw from us till we insist that we cannot let Him go; He will awaken a mysterious longing and urgency within us, which He alone can satisfy. And as the memorable interview ends, He will have taught us that we prevail best when we are at our weakest, and will have whispered in our ear, in response to our prayer, His own sublime name, the giver of eternal peace!

Why should you not meet that Angel, and let Him make you a prince?

PRAYER

Be not weary of me, heavenly Father. I am all weakness, but You are almighty, and can put forth Your strength perfectly in my weakness. Make me truly to hate all which You hate, fervently to love all which You love, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray. AMEN.

God's Daily Promise

Promise #112:
Ask Me for wisdom and I will generously give it to you.

James 1:5 (WEB)
But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God,
who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to him.