Wrestling for God’s Blessing – A Message from Chancellor Gordon Robertson

I had the great honor of delivering the charge to Regent University’s Class of 2025. After opening our 45th Commencement Ceremony with a prayer inspired by the Aaronic blessing (Numbers 6:24–26), I asked the Lord to bless our graduates and keep them. To make His face shine upon them and be gracious to them. To lift up His countenance upon them and give them peace.

But that kind of blessing doesn’t happen passively. In the Christian life, there’s a sacred duality: God shines His face on us—but we must also seek His face. As David wrote in Psalm 27:8, “Your face, Lord, I will seek” (NKJV).

My father, Dr. M.G. “Pat” Robertson, taught me that the only position no one will try to take from you is when you’re on your knees seeking God. That is where strength is found. That is where blessings are wrestled for.

Your face, Lord, I will seek.” Psalm 27:8 (NKJV)

So, I urged Regent graduates to seek the face of God in success and hardship. Both can be equally dangerous— because either one can draw our attention away from Him. But when we humble ourselves and pray, in times of triumph as well as in times of great tribulation, we invite God to be present in it all.

I believe the Class of 2025 is the generation of Jacob. Like the son of Isaac, they’ll need to wrestle for their
blessing. It won’t come easily. It will take determination, humility, and relentless faith.

And this is true for us as well. We must keep seeking, keep wrestling, and not let go until we see the face of God. No matter the cost. No matter if you’re going to walk away lame. Wrestle for the blessing. Let the King of Glory come. Finish the task. Bring glory to God. Hallelujah