You are so much better with God on your side!

I love the verse: “not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,' says the LORD Almighty.” Zechariah 4:6b

What a lightning bolt insight into our lives. It's not about God being on our side it’s more specifically an issue of us being on God’s side. This weekend I have the privilege of sharing the story of Jacob and Esau including the life of Joseph. At one point Jacob wrestles with God determined to have his blessing. This was the top priority of Jacob, always scheming throughout his life not to be left out and always thinking he needed to scheme to make things happen. But after that wrestling match, he learned how essential it was to be on God’s side and then he was renamed Israel. Israel has a lot of meanings varying throughout history. But originally it meant “let God prevail.” As Israel (Jacob) became a prince and the father of 12 sons who founded the 12 tribes of Israel.

What a privilege to share this story with the kids and then to see its impact on us adults. Join us Sunday at 10:30 for the experience of watching schemers become princes under the power of God’s word.

Your friend for the rest of my life,

Pastor Tim White