Sojourning Under the Sun: Sabbath Sustainer (Genesis 32:22-32)

We can so easily fall into a trap where we think that our works, our service, or our input is what drives something forward.  You can see in Jacob’s life where Jacob schemes and fights to get ahead again and again.  It would seem that this scheming is working as Jacob has two wives, many children, and has acquired great wealth from his uncle.  What is Jacob missing?  How does all this result to Jacob engaged in a supernatural wrestling match?  What is the purpose of such a bout?

The Christmas Wrestler (Genesis 32:22-32)

We can understand that Jacob is afraid to meet his brother Esau because Esau vowed to kill Jacob which is why Jacob left his home.  So, we can understand Jacob’s angst as he is about to meet his brother.  So, why would God take the time to wrestle with this poor guy rather than simply defeating Esau?  What does this wrestling teach Jacob?  What does this wrestling teach us?  What does this wrestling declare about Christmas?