Many of us believe God’s promises—but still live like everything depends on us. We strive, manipulate outcomes, and try to secure our own future, all while lacking true peace.
In this message from the Behold Our God series, we look at the life of Jacob and discover how a lack of peace with God shaped his decisions for decades. Jacob knew God’s promises, but he wasn’t at rest—until God met him, broke his self-reliance, and gave him a new name.
This sermon shows how Jesus is the True and Better Jacob—the One who lived in perfect trust and peace with the Father and now offers us a peace the world cannot give.
We’ll explore:
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Why knowing God’s promises doesn’t automatically bring peace
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How striving and control reveal a lack of rest with God
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What Jacob’s wrestling with God teaches us about surrender
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How Jesus offers true peace through union with Him—not self-effort
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How prayer, Scripture, obedience, and community flow from relationship, not performance
If you’re tired of living anxious, braced, or exhausted from trying to hold everything together, this message invites you to rest in Christ and live from His peace.
Scriptures: Genesis 25–32; John 14:27
Series: Behold Our God
Big Idea: True peace is not secured by control, but received through union with Christ.
