Jacob/Israel

Ever notice my quick move

To forgiveness with my child.

Jacob named a cheat

And cheat he was

A swindler and wild.

He stole a birthright

Stole a flock and

Postured for a wife.

Seemed as if the Evil One.

Had mastered his dark life.

But came a night

Lost, filled with fright

He met my Angel Serf.

And wrestled til

The break of day

To learn how Angel served.

His leg was broke

The Angel spoke of

Israel, newest name.

A Prince with God.

How strange, how odd.

And ever after lame.

I see both names.

I knew the course.

And see the man as one

Who has my Love

A place Above.

No longer needs to run.



(A good time to read Isaiah chapter 43.)