The Daily Fountain Devotional of the Church Of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) 15 August 2024 — A Life-Changing Encounter
TOPIC: A Life-Changing Encounter
READ: Genesis 32:22-32 (NKJV)
- And he arose that night and took his two wives, his two female servants, and his eleven sons, and crossed over the ford of Jabbok.
- He took them, sent them over the brook, and sent over what he had.
- Then Jacob was left alone; and a Man wrestled with him until the breaking of day.
- Now when He saw that He did not prevail against him, He touched the socket of his hip; and the socket of Jacob’s hip was out of joint as He wrestled with him.
- And He said, “Let Me go, for the day breaks.” But he said, “I will not let You go unless You bless me!”
- So He said to him, “What [is] your name?” He said, “Jacob.”
- And He said, “Your name shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel; for you have struggled with God and with men, and have prevailed.”
- Then Jacob asked, saying, “Tell [me] Your name, I pray.” And He said, “Why [is] it [that] you ask about My name?” And He blessed him there.
- And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: “For I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.”
- Just as he crossed over Penuel the sun rose on him, and he limped on his hip.
- Therefore to this day the children of Israel do not eat the muscle that shrank, which [is] on the hip socket, because He touched the socket of Jacob’s hip in the muscle that shrank.
THE MESSAGE:
Jacob had previously encountered angels but as he was alone on his journey to where God had asked him to go, he had a life-changing encounter. The importance of being alone with God, especially in the early morning of the day, cannot be overemphasised. In summary, it leads to the refreshing of the soul. In Jacob’s case, it led to identity transformation and a blessing. Jacob had earlier lied that his name was Esau when he was asking for his father’s blessing and now, he was asking for another blessing from the man that wrestled with him.
The first question put forward to him was to say what his name was. This time around, he told his real name. The name was bad and so it was changed. No matter how bad your identity is, God is not bothered by it. All He needs is for you to come as you are and He will change and bless you. After Jacob revealed his real identity, his name was changed and he was blessed. Learn to be true when you are in God’s presence so that you can receive the very help you need. Pray every day and never give up (Luke 18: 1).
PRAYER: Present yourself as you are to God and ask Him to show you mercy.
PRAYER POINTS ON TODAY’S DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL
DATE: THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2024
TOPIC: A LIFE-CHANGING ENCOUNTER
- Father in the name of Jesus, thank You for the grace to see this day in good health and sound mind.
- Father, thank You for the special gift of life, many wished to see this day, but they couldn’t.
- Thank You Jesus for being there for us, Your children.
- Thank You Lord for Your plans for me this month and this year. They are plans of good, not of evil, to give me a successful and good end.
- Father, please forgive me all my known and unknown sins, and give me power to overcome sin and its lustful desires, in Jesus’ name
- Holy Spirit, help me to have a life-changing encounter, in Jesus’ name.
- Holy Spirit, guide me to daily be alone with God, in Jesus’ name
- I receive grace to refresh my soul through God’s word and daily prayer, in Jesus’ name
- Lord, visit my foundation and change all that needs to be changed for my glory to shine, in Jesus’ name.
- Lord, please, send me help from above, in Jesus’ name.
- LORD, help us to get it right in Nigeria, and let Your perfect will be enforced on us in Jesus’ name.
- Heavenly Father, let Your peace reign in this country,
- Whether the devil likes it or not, I will make heaven and receive my eternal rewards in Jesus’ Name.
- This is the day the Lord hath made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.
- Personal and family prayer requests.
- Confession: God bless the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), God bless the Universal Church, and bless our country Nigeria -1 Chronicles 17:27.
- Thank You Lord for answered prayers, in Jesus’ Mighty Name we pray. Amen.
