Wrestling with God - Genesis 32:24-32

We have all struggled with life events we do not understand - I suppose we might sometimes think of this as the groaning "Why me?" syndrome!    But as our faith walk is strengthened something amazing happens - God begins to shape us.    And this marvel transforms that old complaining question into a deeply moving reality that God truly cares.  The "Why me?" becomes  a question of wonder and thankfulness that God can love us so much. 

As we continue in the Disciple Bible study, we'll experience those moments of clarity - thanks be to God.  We will support each other in this walk learning that grace can help us understand stories about definitely not-perfect Biblical people chosen and refined by God to demonstrate His love for us as chronicled in the Old Testament.  And by grace how the only Perfect One died for our sins as chronicled in the New Testament... till we truly are rejoicing and living life more abundantly - walking with Christ!

A great little article about Jacob's struggle is found here: http://www.unionchurch.com/archive/100399.html

A little snippet from the above article is a great quote by G. K. Chesterton...

G.K. Chesterton once said, "Christianity has not been tried and found empty . . . it has been found difficult and left untried." Chesterton read an article in the London Times that asked the question "What is Wrong With the World?" He was asked for his response. He got out a fancy sheet of paper and wrote, "I am. Sincerely, G.K. Chesterton."

See you next week at Disciple!

sg