0308 Desire For Change

DESIRE FOR CHANGE

Genesis 32:22-32

Jacob’s name means “liar” What people think when they say your name? What are you known for? Name is equaled to nature and identity Who are you? I am who others say I am

Jacob was born second You’re not born with benefits or gifts

Jacob’s wasn’t favored by his dad Muhammad, Hitler, Stalin had abusive fathers Dad’s failed to raise us up, so streets and Hollywood took that place Father that never told you that he loved you, or that he is proud of you Jesus didn’t have a father but God was His Father

Being in Isaac’s house didn’t change him Jacob was at Esau’s house all the time I will not let you go until you bless you. How bad do you want to encounter God?

Peniel or Denial The reason why we don’t encounter God is because we live in denial We have covered all our crap under bed – so we don’t feel a need to encounter the cross

Zacchaeus – bad reputation, sought to see Jesus, he was little crowd was great, ran ahead, climbed up the tree, Jesus called him by name, Jesus came into his house, & his life was never the same

Power of an Encounter - He got a new name - He will bless you - He will prepare you to face troubles - He will change your walk