I Surrender All. Part [8] 02/27/2026 (Morning thought)

Genesis 27:27 And he came near, and kissed him: and he smelled the smell of his raiment, and blessed him, and said, See, the smell of my son is as the smell of a field which the Lord hath blessed.

[Patriarchs & Prophets pp 180>181] He had sinned against his father, his brother, his own soul, and against God. Trembling with astonishment and distress, the blind old father learned the deception that had been practiced upon him. While the words of blessing were upon his lips, he had felt the Spirit of inspiration upon him; and now, knowing all the circumstances, he ratified the benediction unwittingly pronounced upon Jacob: “I have blessed him; yea, and he shall be blessed.”

Therefore, the gravity of his deed was now brought vividly before Jacob during this confrontation with Christ. He was forgiven, but the enormity of his sins, and the enormity of God’s grace towards him would lead him to understand what “I surrender all really means.” Genesis 32:24 And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day.

Genesis 32:25 And when he saw that he prevailed not against him, he touched the hollow of his thigh; and the hollow of Jacob's thigh was out of joint, as he wrestled with him. 26 And he said, let me go, for the day breaks. And he said, I will not let thee go, except thou bless me. 28 And he said, thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed.

Genesis 32:29 And Jacob asked him, and said, tell me, I pray thee, thy name. And he said, wherefore is it that thou dost ask after my name? And he blessed him there.

May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!

I Surrender All. Part [7] 02/27/2026 (Evening thought)

Genesis 27:20 And Isaac said unto his son, how is it that you have found it so quickly, my son? And he said, because the Lord thy God brought it to me.

As Jacob is left all alone in the darkness, by the river Jabbok, someone suddenly lays their hands on him, thus triggering a confrontation. Jacob does not yet know who it is, and so, he does what we as humans will most likely do in such a situation. He springs into survival mode, because whoever the assailant may be, Jacob is not going down without a fight. And thus, the two of them duke it out all night until, just before daybreak, Jesus uses supernatural power to bring him to surrender.

Therefore, before we proceed let us recap briefly, the meaning of the word surrender: Sur·ren·der: To cease resistance to an enemy or an opponent and submit to their authority. Now, God is not our enemy by any means, but there are times when because of deep seated sins, grave errors, or instances when we may have done wrong without realizing the seriousness of what was done, He has to confront us to save us.

Jacob’s sin of deception, in gaining the birthright by fraud, showed a profound lack of faith in God, and it led him to tell lies about God. Not only was this very serious in nature, but The Holy Spirit was also put in a very awkward position, of having to bless a man who had just told a series of lies.

Genesis 27:24 And he said, Art thou my very son Esau? And he said, I am.

May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!