*ZION'S TRAVAIL.*(Series 8) *Scripture Reading:* Genesis 32:26-28 *"He said, "Let Me go, for day is breaking.” But Jacob said, “I will not let You go unless You declare a blessing on me.” So He asked him, “What is your name?” And he said, “Jacob.” And He said, “Your name shall no longer be Jacob, but Israel; for you have struggled with God and with men and have prevailed.”* (AMP) Only Him alone deserve all the praise. As I conclude the series today by God's Grace, I pray that God will help you to stand right in the place of travailing in Prayers and you will prevail in Jesus Christ name. Continuation from where i stopped yesterday: *5) An encounter with God, changes your name:* Am glad to let you know that, travailing in Prayers doesn't only brings to past your dreams but also change your name in becoming what He wants you to become. Our today's scripture tells us how Jacob's name was changed to Israel and his experience was a typical example. *And a new name simply mean a new beginning. Jacob begin to fulfill Divine assignment the moment he received a new name.* You can't receive a new name and not fulfilling destiny. Abram fulfill the mind of God the moment he received a new name (Abraham) and became father of nation, Sarai also received a new name Sarah and her destiny was fulfilled by giving birth to Isaac, and Saul that persecuted the church had an encounter on his way to Damascus, he received a new name and destiny was fulfilled. In conclusion, as soon as Zion travailed, she brought forth her children, as soon as Zion travailed, all close door open and as soon as Zion travailed, no more delay and disappointment. Before prevailing, there's travailing and giving birth supercedes the pain of labor. If you desire to be productive, you will need to prune out some areas of your life. *And if you wish to remain relevant to your generation, you must constantly cut off every negative attitude or character.* You will fulfill destiny in Jesus Christ name. Good morning and do have a great day, peace. *Prayer Point:* Thank you Holy Spirit for your help at the cause of the series, I refuse to bring course to my generation in Jesus Christ name. Amen! T.S. AFOLAYAN