Let God Win

The greatest victory is surrender.

Jacob wrestled through the night and declared, “I will not let thee go, except thou bless me” (Genesis 32:26). After that wrestle, his name was changed to Israel — meaning, among other things, “let God prevail.”

To let God prevail means to let Him win the battle inside you.

The Internal Wrestle

There is a war inside every person:
Natural man vs. disciple
Immediate vs. eternal
Comfort vs. covenant

Sometimes we hold onto what President Nelson has called “our will” — resisting change, resisting repentance, resisting surrender.

But peace comes when we stop fighting.

Lay It Down

President Russell M. Nelson taught:

“Are you willing to let God prevail in your life? Are you willing to let God be the most important influence in your life?” (General Conference, Oct. 2020).

Letting God prevail may mean:

• Ending a harmful habit

• Changing a friend group

• Turning off something unclean

• Forgiving someone

• Choosing repentance

Surrender is not weakness. It is spiritual strength.

Reflection

What are you wrestling with right now?

What would change if you let God win that battle?

“The only true test of greatness… is how close a life can come to being like the Master, Jesus Christ.” — President Ezra Taft Benson

Today’s Daily Challenge

Write down one “weapon of rebellion” you need to lay down. Take one concrete step today to bury it — not just set it aside.

Grateful you’re here.
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