All around the world we see people wrestling with others in their desire to gain power and control over their lives and circumstances. This week alone we have seen the struggle in Afghanistan as the Taliban wrestle to gain control of the country once again.
As believers, we are called to be spiritual wrestlers. The Scriptures speak of two forms of wrestling. One is the with the devil and his evil forces (principalities, power, rulers of the darkness of this world, spiritual wickedness in high places) as outlined in Ephesians 6:12. God has given us spiritual armour and weapons to use in this spiritual battle The other form of wrestling is with God as we find in the story of Jacob in Genesis 32:24.
This Sunday, we will examine from the Scriptures, what it means to wrestle with others, ourselves and with God, and what it produces in our lives. We will also be praying in the service for all our students and teachers returning to school, college and university this Fall, so plan to join us!
Let’s also gather tonight for our Upper Room Prayer. We will be praying for the battles raging in Afghanistan and Haiti, and other situations where people are wrestling for their lives and future. You will be making an eternal difference in their destinies as we pray together!
Every Blessing,
Pastor Barry Risto
Lead Pastor