Seeking and striving

I've always found it interesting that Jacob's struggle at Peniel See Gen. 32:24-30 . is characterized as a wrestling match. Any athlete who has wrestled will tell you this is one of the most grueling and challenging sports. Having wrestled myself, I think I can explain why.

First of all, the wrestler is alone in facing his opponent; there are no teammates to take his place, to share the burden.

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Abiding good
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