December 14, 2024 | Torah Portion #8: Vayishlach / "And He Sent" - Genesis 32:4 -

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Jacobs Wrestling with God (Genesis 32:24-33): Jacob, a patriarch of the Israelites, wrestled with a mysterious figure, often interpreted as God or an angelic messenger. This encounter resulted in Jacob’s name change to Israel and a permanent limp, symbolizing his newfound dependence on God. Paul’s Wrestling in Prayer (Colossians 4:12): Epaphras, a fellow worker with Paul, is described as “always wrestling” or “struggling” in prayer for the church at Colossae. This verse highlights the intensity and perseverance required in prayer, as believers strive to align themselves with God’s will. Spiritual Warfare (Ephesians 6:12): The apostle Paul instructs believers to “wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” This passage emphasizes the reality of spiritual conflict and the need for believers to be equipped with spiritual armor to resist Satan’s schemes.