If you want to see God’s grace in action study the life of Jacob. During his early years he was not the kind of person any of us would want to emulate. He was sneaky and he inherited a conniving spirit from his mother. Together they duped Isaac, Jacob’s blind father, and stole Esau’s rightful blessing (Genesis 27:1-38).
So what did God do? Instead of giving Jacob what he deserved the Lord bestowed grace. He gave Jacob a prophetic dream and a promise of future greatness.
“All peoples on earth will be blessed through you…I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go…I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.”
–Genesis 28:14-15 (NIV)
Lord Jesus, don’t give me what I deserve or I will surely perish. Bless me like you blessed Jacob. In Your holy name I pray. Amen.