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How God Prepares His People

40 min · 19. apr. 2026
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Are you in a defining moment? In this powerful message from Genesis 32, Pastor Spencer Harmon reveals how God prepares his people through wonderful, excruciating, unforgettable moments—from Moses to David, Elijah to Paul. Discover four ways God prepares you to be used by him: he limits your options by trapping you against a corner to reveal that your usefulness depends on weakness, not strength; weakens your abilities by giving you a limp you'll feel with every step so you'll hope in God instead of yourself; redefines your blessings by transforming your desires until seeing God becomes the blessing itself; and gives you a story of painful grace you wouldn't trade for anything. From Jacob's all-night wrestling match to his dislocated hip and new name Israel, learn why every person used by God has a story of being broken. Don't miss this truth: before you soar in service, you must learn to walk with a limp.

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