The Complaint of Jacob

If God loves me, then why is everything going wrong? What key do we need to unlock the blessings of God? A low point in Jacob’s life offers a clue. Beside himself with grief, he exclaims “Everything is against me!” (Genesis 42:36) Less true words have rarely been spoken. Many argue that success in life can be gained by a formula, a prayer, rooting out hidden sin, or following a list of good things to do. Jacob’s complaint argues for a radically different solution.