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Then Jacob prayed, "O God of my grandfather Abraham, and God of my father, Isaac--O LORD, you told me, 'Return to your own land and to your relatives.' And you promised me, 'I will treat you kindly.' I am not worthy of all the unfailing love and faithfulness you have shown to me, your servant. When I left home and crossed the Jordan River, I owned nothing except a walking stick. Now my household fills two large camps! Genesis 32:9-10 NLT
The biblical patriarch Jacob was not a good man—at least early in his life. He wanted what he wanted, and he showed himself willing to lie, cheat, and deceive in order to get it. Yet God used this man in a profound way to accomplish His very important purposes.
At one point in his life, Jacob seemed to come to the realization that he wasn’t worthy of the goodness God had extended him: “I am not worthy of all the unfailing love and faithfulness you have shown to me, your servant” (Genesis 32:10).
The truth of the matter is that none of us is worthy to receive anything good from the Lord. But God is gracious and loving, and He specializes in doing good for and through the unworthy.
Prayer: Gracious Lord, I know that, like Your servant Jacob. I’m not worthy of the love, grace, and faithfulness You extend to me every day. Help me to always remember that anything good You’ve sent my way is only because of Your goodness and love.
The biblical patriarch Jacob was not a good man—at least early in his life. He wanted what he wanted, and he showed himself willing to lie, cheat, and deceive in order to get it. Yet God used this man in a profound way to accomplish His very important purposes.
At one point in his life, Jacob seemed to come to the realization that he wasn’t worthy of the goodness God had extended him: “I am not worthy of all the unfailing love and faithfulness you have shown to me, your servant” (Genesis 32:10).
The truth of the matter is that none of us is worthy to receive anything good from the Lord. But God is gracious and loving, and He specializes in doing good for and through the unworthy.
Prayer: Gracious Lord, I know that, like Your servant Jacob. I’m not worthy of the love, grace, and faithfulness You extend to me every day. Help me to always remember that anything good You’ve sent my way is only because of Your goodness and love.
