I have only recently begun to understand the concept of using the sword of the spirit, which means to quote scripture to fend off the devil's attacks and lies. In Gen 32 we see Jacob praying, and in verse 12 he says "But you have said 'I will surely make you prosper and will make your descendants like the sand of the sea". What Jacob is doing here is claiming the promises of God and praying them into fruition.
The Bible is filled with amazing promises from God, and we need to memorise them and speak them out. I begin my day by reading out 7 or 8 hand-picked scriptures which are relevant to me and my issues, and I recommend that as good practice for every believer. When we feel fear, or whatever it is,we can speak the scriptures out, refusing to give into the emotions we are experiencing; that's what Jacob was doing here.
Later in the chapter, Jacob wrestles the angel all night long, refusing to let him go "Unless you bless me" (Gen 32:26). What we see here is a call to be relentless, to pursue God wholeheartedly and not give up. Keep on keeping on - your breakthrough could be just around the corner!
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