The Path of Brokenness

There are no shortcuts to God’s blessing.

1. JACOB TAKES THE NEXT STEP (Genesis 32:1-2)

   1. Bethel
      1. 20 Years ago (Genesis 28)
      2. Vision and sorry prayer
   2. Jacob is met by the angels of God
      1. Malak - Messenger, dispatch as a deputy
      2. God- Elohim
      3. They came to him (before Jacob saw them)
   3. Jacob names the place
      1. Mahanaim
      2. 2 camps

2. JACOB PREPARES FOR ESAU (Genesis 32:4-21)

   1. Strategic planning
   2. Real prayer
   3. Sent gifts ahead

3. JACOB WRESTLES WITH GOD (Genesis 32:22-32)

1. A man wrestles with Jacob
2. Jacob will not quit
3. Jacob prevails in brokenness

What about you?

1. Always move forward toward Christ.
2. Planning without prayer is just a good idea.
3. Are you prepared to be broken?