Jacob wrestled with a “man” – an angel of God -all night long, and prevailed. In so doing, his name was changed to Israel.
Who started the fight? Jacob had prayed earnestly earlier that day, appealing to God’s faithfulness and his promises to him and to his father and grandfather before him. Apparently, Jacob’s appeals became more fervent as the day wore on.
Perhaps earnest, life-changing prayer is a lot like a wrestling match.
