This was a short but powerful reminder to not lose sight of the fact that God is good regardless of one's circumstances. Using the Old Testament story of Joseph, Lucado brings home 10 points to show how God used Joseph's trials to ultimately save the world from the years of famine. It was a great reminder to anyone going through a difficult time to trust in the goodness of a God who loves them and wants their best. This came at a poignant time for me and I was super glad for the reminder. Special thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for an advance e-copy of this book. I was under no obligation to provide a review and the thoughts contained herein are my own.

Although we all face difficult times in our lives, Max Lucado offers a reminder that God is always with us in our difficulties. He encourages us to persevere through our troubles and trust in God to help us overcome.

Just when I think Max Lucado can’t possibly write another book that moves me like the last one—guess what? He does it again. Never Give Up takes the story of Joseph and relates it to our lives, showing how God ultimately fulfills His purpose in us no matter the circumstances. It is filled with powerful nuggets of wisdom that touch both the heart and soul. His storytelling is unmatched, drawing you in with every page and leaving you reflecting long after the final chapter. He truly has a gift for helping others grow deeper in their relationship with God. I sincerely hope he never stops writing—because the world needs more of this kind of truth and encouragement. Great book!

*Satan weaves; God reweaves.
*Make God’s presence your passion.
*Pray your pain out.

I have read the Biblical story of Joseph many times before, but this devotional book has added another layer to the story we all know by giving us opportunities to empathise with him. If I'm honest, this book also made me cry in places where Lucado talks about God's love for us and the way he chose us.

Lucado ties Joseph's stories in with modern day stories e.g. His father's diagnosis with ALS. From this, he shows the reader that he understands what being in "the pit" means and gives Biblical context to what he talks about.

Well worth a read, especially if you are in the pit.

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4 stars
Never Give Up by Max Lucado

Max Lucado has written a fantastic study on Joseph and his many trials and tribulations. Never Give Up is the perfect title as it points to Joseph's life and how I as a Christian should strive to live. I learned so much from this book and will likely re-read it again as I am sure there is more to glean from this book. I most definitely recommend as this would be good for a small group, Bible study or individual study.


I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley and the Publisher.