DevotionalWe often think freedom comes from getting what we want – the promotion, the relationship, the recognition. Jacob thought the same. He believed that if he could just secure his father’s blessing, he would finally be free from his insecurities and...
DevotionalLife’s struggles often feel like battles against people, circumstances, or even ourselves. We fight against difficult relationships, challenging situations, and our own inner demons. But what if our real struggle is with God? Jacob’s...
DevotionalWe all have deep needs that drive our behaviors, often in ways we don’t fully understand. For Jacob, it was the desperate need for his father’s validation and blessing. This unmet need became the root cause of his deceptive behaviors and...
DevotionalMany of us live our lives surrounded by the trappings of success. From the outside, everything looks perfect – good job, nice home, loving family. Yet inside, we may be wrestling with a deep sense of emptiness. This was Jacob’s story. Despite his...
DevotionalIn our story’s climax, after Elisha miraculously made the axe head float, he told the prophet, “Lift it out.” God provided the miracle, but the man had to participate in his own restoration by reaching out and taking hold of what God made...
