When someone hears our name, there is a unique history that each of our names carry, as there is a completely unique path that each of us follow. Now we may not be proud of all of our history, just like Jacob was not proud of the fact that he stole his father’s blessing from his brother and ran away, but we should claim it, and by claiming it learn and grow from it.
At the end of the story with Jacob he wrestles with an angel all evening asking it to give him a blessing. Finally, in the morning the angel asks him his name and he finally responds with his name, “Jacob.” He has finally claimed his past and can grow into his future.
When someone hears my name, I hope they think about a man that is filled with joy, is kind, passionate, and Christ centered. What do you think or hope that people think when they hear your name?
In peace,
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