Story of a Life Transformed by One Encounter with God
August 18, 2024

Draw

to God and He will draw near to you.
“JAMES 4:8 (NKJ)”


Jesus said, “But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is

such to worship Him. God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.”
“JOHN 4:23 (NKJ)”


On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of

.” But this He spoke concerning the Spirit, whom those believing in Him would receive; for the Holy Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified.
“JOHN 7:37-39 (NKJ)”


“…If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. He who

in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.”
“JOHN 7:37-38”


…he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who

seek Him.
“HEBREWS 11:6 (NKJ)”


And Jacob commanded the first servant, saying, “When Esau my brother meets you and asks you, saying, ‘To whom do you belong, and where are you going? Whose are these in front of you?’ then you shall say, ‘They are your servant Jacob’s. It is a present sent to my lord Esau; and behold, he also is behind us.’” So he commanded the second, the third, and all who followed the droves, saying, “In this manner you shall speak to Esau when you find him; and also say, ‘Behold, your servant Jacob is behind us.’” For he said, “I will appease him with the present that goes before me, and afterward I will see his face; perhaps he will accept me.” So the present went on over before him, but he himself lodged that night in the camp. And he arose that night and took his two wives, his two female servants, and his eleven sons, and crossed over the ford of Jabbok. He took them, sent them over the brook, and sent over what he had. Then Jacob was left alone; and a Man wrestled with him until the breaking of day. Now when He saw that He did not prevail against Jacob, He touched the socket of his hip; and the socket of Jacob’s hip was out of joint as He wrestled with Jacob. And He said, “Let Me go, for the day breaks.” But Jacob said, “I will not let You go unless You bless me!” So He said to Jacob, “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

.”
GENESIS 32:17-28 (NKJ)”


Then Jacob asked, saying, “Tell me Your name, I pray.” And He said, “Why is it that you ask about My name?” And He (Christ) blessed him (Jacob) there. So Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: “For I have seen God face to face, and my life is

.”
“GENESIS 32:29-30 (NKJ)”


When Jacob had finished this charge to his sons, he laid back in his bed,

his last, and died.
“GENESIS 49:33 (NLT)”


And when Jacob had finished commanding his sons, he drew his feet up into the bed and breathed his last, and was

to his people.
“GENESIS 49:33 (NKJ)”


By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph, and

, leaning on the top of his staff.
“HEBREWS 11:21 (NKJ)”