Struggling with God

In Genesis 32, Jacob struggled with God. Immediately following this, he is re-named "Israel", which means literally "He struggles with God". Isn't it interesting that God names Jacob this, and by extension names His people Israel this? We struggle with God.

I still have a lot of questions about this text. One thing I am sure of... the narrative seems to challenge our assumption that walking with God is easy and struggle-free. Too often we see God as a vending machine to dispense blessings as we demand, rather than a Person to enter into a relationship with. He is sovereign. He dispenses blessings as He sees fit.

And sometimes, He leaves us walking with a limp.