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Approach with Supplication & Patience

by Brett Fuller on April 06, 2020

Jacob is the grandson of Abraham, yet a good pedigree cannot be a replacement for a good relationship. Unfortunately, on this point, Jacob was slow on the uptake.

Early on he employed coercion to wrench the birthright from Esau his brother and deception to steal his brother's blessings.

It wasn't until Genesis 32, when he needed to pass through Esau's territory, that he faced an obstacle which deception could not overcome. Fearing his brother's wrath, he spends a frightful night with God during which this smooth operator's "game" and hip were forever busted causing him to limp for the rest of his life. Depleted of all resources, he finally gets to where he should have started- broken before God. He then asks God to bless him and the Lord grants his requests.

Learning from Jacob's mistakes, let's abandon our efforts to coerce a blessing and practice approaching the Father with supplication and patience. If done sooner than later, chances are we won't have to limp through our life walk with God. Live right, live well... 

About the Author
Brett Fuller

Brett Fuller is the presiding Bishop of Every Nation’s family of churches in the metropolitan Washington DC area, that fall under the umbrella of the Grace Covenant Church’s purview. He also serves as Chaplain of the Washington Commanders. From 2005 to 2014 he served as Chaplain for the National Association of Basketball Coaches. In 2000, he initiated a bill in Congress to build a memorial honoring the African American Slaves who helped build America. Though the bill was never passed, he still hopes to complete the mission. Also, from 2007-2009 he served on President George Bush's Advisory Board for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Pastor Brett has written two devotionals: “Live Well”, and “Relate Well” and recently published two books: Dreaming in Black and White and High Ceilings. He and his lovely wife of 36 years, Cynthia, frequently conduct marriage and family seminars. Brett also coordinates relational and professional development seminars, helping leaders in every walk of life to become better leaders. He and his bride reside in Chantilly, VA, have parented 7 children and have been blessed with 2 wonderful daughter in-laws. And most recently, they have welcomed their first grandchild; Ava Lily.

 

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