You Can’t Just Call Yourself King | Season 4 Ep 11
December 3, 2025
Even if you have horses and chariots and a priest
This week on Nothin’ But Fine we’re talking about letting our faith get in the way of blessings. Let’s dig in!
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Jacob wrestling God in Genesis 32:22-31 has got me asking myself some real questions. Does my “faith” get in the way of claiming or asking for a blessing? What can I learn from Jacob? Demanding a blessing from God seems…disrespectful and rude. This story clearly says that God doesn’t mind. Also, might kind of enjoy. I know that God could have ended the wrestling match at any time. He could have moved Jacob and detached him from him. I picture Jacob wrapping his arms and legs around God’s leg as God tries to walk away. Like a kid to an adult. But God stays in the fight and doesn’t get angry when Jacob says he will stop when he gets his blessing. He does the opposite. He gives the blessing.
There is a Canaanite woman in Matthew 15:21-31 that does the same thing. She kneels before Jesus asking for her daughter to be healed from demon possession. The exchange goes like this:
W: Lord, son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is suffering terribly from demon-possession.
(Jesus keeps walking not responding. Woman continues to follow and shout.)
J: I was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel.
W: (kneeling) Lord, help me!
J: It is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to their dogs.
W: Yes, Lord, but even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ tables.
J: Woman, you have great faith! Your request is granted. (Emphasis mine.)
(daughter healed)
Jesus had what she needed/wanted. She demanded his help. He was impressed by her, and dare I say, boldness. He answered her request.
What blessing am I missing out on? Is it a lack of faith?
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