Jacob is not exactly a model man of the Bible. He is a manipulator and a deceiver, and he plays favorites among his children. Still, God meets with him repeatedly and works out divine purposes in his life.

A key moment comes on the night before he meets his brother Esau, years after the two angrily separated. Jacob wrestles all night with a “man” whom he later describes as God. He emerges from the encounter both wounded and blessed, and with a new name: Israel.

Wrestling with God is for men who want to get in touch with God inside the struggles of their lives. It contains five articles on the spiritual life and 52 short devotionals based on the stories of biblical men, from Genesis to the letters of Paul. Written prayers and reflection questions make the book handy for personal and group use.