Genesis 32:24 And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day. I. IT BRINGS TO VIEW THE HUMAN SIDE OF PRAYER. Communion with God. No true or prevalent prayer where Christ is not laid hold of. II. GENUINE PRAYER IS ACTUAL PERSONAL CONTACT OF THE SOUL WITH GOD IN CHRIST. III. Note THE MEANS BY WHICH JACOB PREVAILED. Only when he ceased to rely on his own strength, and resorted to the weapon of prayer, did he succeed. So it is ever with the Christian. IV. Note THE REWARD OF IMPORTUNATE PRAYER. V. EVERY CHRISTIAN HAS POWER TO PREVAIL WITH GOD IN PRAYER. VI. How SUGGESTIVE JACOB'S MEMORIAL NAME. "Penuel." "I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved." (J. M. Sherwood, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day.WEB: Jacob was left alone, and wrestled with a man there until the breaking of the day. |
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