As a result of wrestling with God, Jacob had his name changed and he thereafter walked with a limp as recorded in Genesis 32:22-32.
The people I have know who are most deeply connected to God have been changed in a similar way. When we come into relationship with Jesus we are given a new name. We have the opportunity to go from being a lost sinner to becoming a child and friend of God.
Jesus tells us that in the world we will have tribulation (I don't have my computer with Bible Software and I can't remember the reference). The tribulation will wound us and perhaps make us limp (metaphorically or otherwise). We are to bear the marks of having drawn closer to God.
Thoughts that don't fall within the scope of Attempts at Honesty (www.mhmcintyre.us) and links to posts on that site.
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