Message Notes

Follow along with the sermon!

Believe It Or Not | Week 5 | Jacob

When life isn’t turning out the way I had hoped, I will do whatever I need to do to get what I think I need

Jacob’s Story

When your life isn’t turning out the way you hoped. Know that God has a better plan. 

God’s ways are higher than our ways

 

Isaiah 55:8-9 (NIV)

“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,”

declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.

You’ll get a new strength.

 

Genesis 32:24-25 (NLT)

This left Jacob all alone in the camp, and a man came and wrestled with him until the dawn began to break When the man saw that he would not win the match, he touched Jacob’s hip and wrenched it out of its socket. 

Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV)

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

You’ll get a new identity.

 

Genesis 32:27-28 (NLT)

“What is your name?” the man asked. He replied, “Jacob.” “Your name will no longer be Jacob,” the man told him. “From now on you will be called Israel, because you have fought with God and with men and have won.” 

God does not see you as you are he sees you as you could become

 

John 1:42 (NIV)

And he brought him to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas” (which, when translated, is Peter).

You’ll get a new joy.

 

Genesis 32:29 (NLT)

“Please tell me your name,” Jacob said. “Why do you want to know my name?” the man replied. Then he blessed Jacob there. 

Psalm 128:1-2 (NLT)

How joyful are those who fear the Lord— all who follow his ways! You will enjoy the fruit of your labor. How joyful and prosperous you will be!

We cannot be who God intends us to be

Holding on to what we think we should be

Psalm 51:17 (NLT)

The sacrifice you desire is a broken spirit. You will not reject a broken and repentant heart, O God.