Genesis 30-32

Jacob's life had been a struggle. He grew up in the shadow of his older brother, seeking to gain his father's affection the eventually stealing his blessing. He struggle to buy a wife from his uncle and served for 14 years to receive her. Then he struggled against his father-in-law to provide his growing family an inheritence. Finally his struggles led him to flee a situation of conflict facing a possible bloody reunion with his brother. With all of these burdens in his life he faced hand to hand combat with God himself. Because of Jacob's strength and endurance God gave him a new name, Israel, a new blessing, and a painful reminder of God's power and grace.
It took me 16 minutes to read this passage.
Stuart