DAILY READINGS: Gen. 45; Ps. 23-24; Matt . 26:1-30
When He saw that He prevailed not against him, He touched the hollow of his thigh; and the hollow of Jacob’s thigh was out of joint, as He wrestled with him…And He said unto him, What is thy name? And he said, Jacob. Genesis 32:25, 27
The word Jacob means “deceiver,” and this characterized Jacob’s life. But until he was willing to confess, “Yes, I am Jacob! I am the deceiver, and I desperately need Your help,” God could not bless him. To get this to happen, God had to permanently put out his hipjoint.
What will it take to get your att ention dear reader, so that you come to the Lord Jesus Christ and say, “God be merciful to me—I am a sinner!” —David Croudace
I am coming, Lord, coming now to Thee!
Wash me, cleanse me in the blood that fl owed on Calvary. —L. Hartsough