The God Who Wrestles For You

“Trust but verify.” President Reagan made the phrase famous, but Jacob lived it long before him—trusting God, yet still hedging his bets. As Jacob prepared to meet his brother Esau, fear led him to rely on his own strength instead of God’s promises. That night, God met him in a wrestling match—not to destroy him, but to teach him to trust completely. Like Jacob, we often wrestle with doubt, wanting to believe yet still trying to stay in control. But God has already fought—and won—the real battle for us in Jesus. At the cross, the Son of God wrestled with sin and death and rose victorious. So now, we don’t need to “verify” God’s faithfulness; the empty tomb is proof enough. Whatever fears we face, He still meets us where we are, blesses us, and holds us fast. The victory is His—and by faith, it’s ours too.