Cast of Characters: Common People in the Hands of an Uncommon God by Max Lucado

rating: 5 of 5 stars

ISBN: 979-0-8499-2124-7
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Type: Hardcover
Release Date: 2008
Pages:222

Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch like me….
I once was lost but now am found,
Was blind, but now, I see.

T’was Grace that taught…
my heart to fear.
And Grace, my fears relieved.
How precious did that Grace appear…
the hour I first believed.¹

Ever felt like you weren’t measuring up? Maybe for a split second, you had a “Why me” moment? What if you found out that there were others who thought they were the last people on Earth, that God would want, only to find themselves being used by God in major ways?

As I read “Cast of Characters”, the book reminded me of the song, “Amazing Grace” that no one is every beyond God’s mercy and grace. The tears begin to flow as I read about imperfect people, whom through them and their lives bear testament of a perfect Father.

“Cast of Characters” by Max Lucado is a touching and revealing look that God doesn’t expect us to be perfect. He loves us for us, scars, tattoos, imperfections, and maybe we don’t have a perfect past, but neither did the many people God used to bear testament to His mercy and Love.

The book is an encouragement to all of us who feel we may have fallen short in this world or in God’s eyes, and a much needed reminder that He does loves us, for us, and He does and can use us no matter what we may look like, or have in our past.

Max Lucado’s, “Cast of Characters”, is a great read particularly if you find yourself wondering, why would God want to get to know you or maybe you’ve put off taking time with God because you think that He can’t or won’t use you. Guess again, He can and He does.

No one is too little or too big for our Heavenly Father.

No matter what or where or who you are in life, “Cast of Characters” is a reminder of what a loving, Heavenly Father we have who is forever seeking us.

I John 4:17-18:In this way, love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment, because in this world we are like him. 18There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.

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Twinkle Mom

Stay at home mother, home educator and owner of two dachshunds known as "Double Trouble",Twinkle Mom chronicles her reflections on being a Christian woman, wife and mother and her journey walking with God as she strives to grow in His light.

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