✋Holding On Unto God

💡Devotional Thoughts

Life can sometimes feel like a raging river—pulling, overwhelming, and threatening to drown our faith. There are moments when everything within us wants to let go, give up, and allow the current of pain, loss, or disappointment to sweep us away. But in these moments, the greatest act of faith is not a loud shout or a powerful sermon—it is the quiet, stubborn grip of someone who refuses to let go of God.

Jacob understood this intimately. On the night before he was to face his estranged brother Esau, he found himself in a wrestling match with what the Bible describes as a “man”—but we later understand this was a divine encounter. Jacob wrestled all night long, wounded in the process, but he refused to let go until he received a blessing.

This wasn’t just about physical strength; it was about desperation, determination, and dependence. Jacob had reached a point in his life where he knew his only hope was in God. And so he clung. He held on. He wouldn’t let go.

Jacob’s breakthrough came not in the daylight but in the struggle of the night. When he finally received his blessing, he also received a new identity: Israel—one who wrestles with God and prevails. And so will you.

Your midnight may feel long, but morning is coming. Keep holding on. Your name may be changed. Your limp may remind you of the struggle—but your blessing will follow. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning Psalm 30:5

🔍 Practical Reflection

• Are you tired? Weary of holding on? Maybe your situation hasn’t changed, your prayers seem unanswered, and your heart feels like it’s breaking. But dear friend, this is exactly when you must hold on the tightest.

• Holding on unto God doesn’t mean pretending everything is okay. It means whispering, even through tears, “God, I won’t let go of You.”

Like a drowning person clinging to a lifeline, your grip on God is not in vain. Even if your strength is small, His strength is great. Even when you feel like you're barely holding on—He is holding on to you. His hands are strong and His promises are sure.

🧡 Closing Thoughts

Faith isn’t always loud. Sometimes it’s simply persistent. Sometimes it’s just staying in the fight. Don’t let go. Don’t walk away. The blessing God has for you may be right around the corner.

Your struggle is not meaningless. Your persistence is not forgotten. God sees. God knows. And He rewards those who diligently seek Him—even if all you can do right now is hold on.

🙏 Prayer

Lord, sometimes I feel like I’m drowning. Life overwhelms me, and it feels like I’m losing grip. But today, I choose to hold on to You—not because I have strength, but because You are my strength. Help me wrestle through the night with hope in my heart. Help me cling to You with the faith that You are working even when I don’t see it. Give me the endurance to wait for the blessing You have for me. I won’t let go, Lord. I trust You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.