Change Ain’t Cheap

“And he arose that night and took his two wives, his two female servants, and his eleven sons, and crossed over the ford of Jabbok. He took them, sent them over the brook, and sent over what he had. Then Jacob was left alone; and a Man wrestled with him until the breaking of day. Now when He saw that He did not prevail against him, He touched the socket of his hip; and the socket of Jacob’s hip was out of joint as He wrestled with him. And He said, “Let Me go, for the day breaks.” But he said, ‘I will not let You go unless You bless me!’ So He said to him, ‘What is your name?’ He said, ‘Jacob.’ And He said, ‘Your name shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel; for you have struggled with God and with men, and have prevailed.’ Then Jacob asked, saying, ‘Tell me Your name, I pray.’ And He said, ‘Why is it that you ask about My name?’ And He blessed him there. So Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: ‘For I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.’ Just as he crossed over Penuel the sun rose on him, and he limped on his hip.” -Genesis 32:22-31 NRSV

Rise Up and Prepare to Cross Over

Those connected to you will be included in this change.

You can’t wait for people to start moving, send them forward.

“Then the Lord said to Moses, ‘Why do you cry out to me? Tell the Israelites to go forward.’” -Exodus 14:15

Resistance Positions You for the Change

Your greatest struggles will arise when you are alone.

Don’t let go until your blessing is released.

Revelation Leads to Preservation of Your Life

He changed my name.

My limp is a lesson not a limitation.