When does surrendering lead to victory and blessing?
The story of Jacob reads almost like an oxymoron.
“In Genesis 32, we read of Jacob’s wrestle with God. Jacob surrenders after God touches the hallow of his thigh. Now this may have looked like a defeat in the physical realm but God declares: thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed (Genesis 32:28). So in losing in the flesh, Jacob actually won in the spiritual realm to be blessed.” Excerpt from “Developing A Secret History With God” page 200.
Win that victory by living the words of the old hymn:
I surrender all, all to thee my Blessed Savior I surrender all!
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