In the Bible, the story of Jacob is a good reminder that God can and will use you despite your flaws and struggles, whatever they may be. Max Lucado, a prolific author and pastor from Texas, shares his story of redemption and how, like Jacob, he has what he calls a "tilted halo." Max sees in Jacob a kindred spirit, a reminder that God's grace is for all of us and that God always has our backs, no matter our shortcomings.
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“Jacob is really written for all of us who struggle with faith. If you are part saint, part scoundrel, if you mean well but don't always do well, if you have breakthroughs, but more breakdowns, if you don't need a reminder of your failures, then you could probably use a refresher course on God's grace. I think Jacob provides that.” - Max Lucado
“Jacob and I have a lot in common. I tried to manage things by my own strength instead of His. I tend to do things secretly instead of honestly. And yet we have those moments in which God just allows us to see who we are and forces us to look in the mirror and be reminded of what we've become. We come face to face with ourselves and what we see we don't like. We use all our strength only to find out our strength isn't enough. And that's what happened to me.” - Max Lucado
“[Jacob] wrestled with God and he thought he had won. And then God, just with a touch on the hip, left him crippled for life, a constant reminder that God can bring us to our knees whenever He wants to.” - Max Lucado
“I'm thankful for those days, those tough days, that tough period. I'm not proud, but I'm thankful. I have long since given up on trying to leave the impression that I've got it all together. That's a load that I can't carry. I don't have it all together, but I'm grateful beyond words for my God who does.” - Max Lucado
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