Bill Winston - Reigning With God

In Genesis 32:22–26, a man named Jacob was running from his brother Esau. Esau was going to kill him because Jacob had stolen Esau's birthright. This is Jacob talking to the angel of the Lord. God sent an angel to cause Jacob to rise up to his true identity. This shows us God's grace and supernatural assistance. The account in Genesis goes on to say: So He said to him, “What is your name?” He said, “Jacob.” And He said, “Your name shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel; for you have struggled with God and with men, and have prevailed.” Here God changed Jacob's name to Israel. The end of the word “Israel” is “El” which means “God.” Jacob began reigning with God. Just like Jacob, as a joint heir with Christ, you too have been called to reign with God.