Genesis 32:1 & 24
“Jacob went on his way, and the Angels of God met him….And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day.”
What of Today’s Verse…
Such is our mortal life! We meet angels before we encounter our Esau’s! Their unseen squadrons must be counted on as one of our permanent assets.
“Oh purblind souls! We may not see our helpers in their downward flight, nor hear the sound of silver wings, slow beating through the hush of night?’ But they are surely present (Psa_34:7; Heb_1:14). If we accustom ourselves to their presence and help, we may presently come, like Jacob, to an experience of the Eternal, before which all else will dwindle into insignificance. When our Rachel’s and Leah’s, the babble of the children, the lowing of the herds are away; when the only sound is the low murmur of the brook, or the sigh of the night wind; when the sense of loneliness steals over the spirit, and the starry hosts expand overhead, it is then that we may come into personal contact with One, whose delights from of old were with the sons of men. He is the Word of God, but He is also the Saviour, the Lover and Friend of man.
In our first meeting, He will wrestle with us to break down our stubbornness; He will touch the sinew of our strength till we can hold out no more; He will withdraw from us till we insist that we cannot let Him go; He will awaken a mysterious longing and urgency within us, which He alone can satisfy. And as the memorable interview ends, He will have taught us that we prevail best when we are at our weakest, and will have whispered in our ear, in response to our entreaty, His own sublime Name, Shiloh, and the Giver of Eternal Peace!
Why should you not meet that Angel, and let Him make you a prince?
Let us Pray:
Be not weary of me, Good Lord. I am all weakness, but Thou art Almighty, and canst put forth Thy strength perfectly in my weakness. Make me truly to hate all which Thou hates, fervently to love all which Thou loves–through Jesus Christ. Amen.
Words of Wisdom
Christ Light
The Christ Light leads me to my highest good.
Like turning on a light bulb, when I have a new idea or spiritual insight, I feel the Christ Light illuminating my mind and awakening my spirit. When I need guidance, I turn within to find the Christ Light is ever present. It is my guiding light which directs me confidently through any challenge.
While in meditation or while I am busy with chores, an idea may come to me revealing a channel for peace and prosperity or providing the perfect solution to a puzzling situation. I receive deeper spiritual understanding of events unfolding in my life or in the life of someone dear to me. As the Christ Light illuminates my mind with new ideas and understanding, I am led to my highest good.
The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world.–John 1:9
