
Max Lucado examines the New Testament accounts of Jesus interacting with marginalized and struggling individuals. The text focuses on specific biblical figures like the woman caught in adultery, the blind man at the pool of Bethesda, and the grieving sisters Mary and Martha. Lucado interprets these narratives to show how divine intervention occurs in the midst of ordinary human tragedies, such as chronic illness, social shame, and bereavement. He argues that the miracles performed two thousand years ago serve as evidence that the same spiritual force remains active in contemporary life to address personal despair.
This book is for individuals experiencing loneliness or feeling forgotten by their faith community. Readers often turn to this work when they face personal crises and need assurance that their specific hardships are noticed. They walk away with a shifted perspective on their own setbacks, viewing their problems as opportunities for divine assistance rather than permanent failures. The material provides a framework for recognizing small instances of grace during difficult periods, helping the reader maintain a sense of hope when navigating grief or professional rejection.
Practical, inward-looking and clear-cut; an easy read.
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- Published
- 1992
- Language
- EN
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