Genesis 33 On any given Sunday morning, two objects

in the Sanctuary exemplify the spiritual struggle so apparent. The

altar represents that place of complete surrender to God, a place

of trust and obedience. The exit represents that attitude of

defiance and delay toward God, an attitude that cherishes sin more

than the Savior. On most Sunday mornings, and on most mornings in

between, the residence for many is between these two extremes. This

struggle is evident in Jacob, even following his surrender to God.

We must make every effort to follow Christ in the midst of this

struggle.