Genesis 28:4

The Essential 100® Bible Challenge is a simple tool to read through the Big Story of God's Word. The reading plan is based on 50 Old Testament and 50 New Testament passages. Continue with the second part "Abraham, Isaac and Jacob." ®Produced by American Bible Society in partnership with Scripture Union, Inc.

Trust, Endurance, Community, and Rest are all hard principles to maintain in a culture that pushes us to be independent and self-sufficient. This devotional will walk you through each of these biblical principles and show you how you can cultivate trust in life, throughout your faith journey.

Through Scripture and devotionals, you’ll discover that blessing is more than material provision—it is God’s covenant promise, His presence, and His transforming power in your life. Each day reveals how blessings flow from God’s goodness, are secured in Christ, and are meant to be both received and shared. As you walk through this plan, you’ll be encouraged to pause with gratitude, trust God’s ways, and live as a vessel of His blessing to others.

What kind of people does God use to accomplish His extraordinary plans? Does He call the perfect ones? Or does He reach down into this messy world and use the people we would never expect? The grandson of Abraham was no angel. Jacob was a character controlled by fear, the last person we would ever expect God to use. But God saw different and took him on an unforgettable journey!