I was thinking maybe I should stick with one book at a time. I am reading “The Blessed Life” by Robert Morris, “Story, Recapture the Mystery” by Steven James and listening to “Crazy Love” by Francis Chan. I thought it was too much, because I’m starting to get them mixed up, but I realize they are actually complementing each other. Here is an example: (please keep in mind, this is Zickefoose translation of these books)
In one chapter “Crazy Love” talkes about how we pray, specifically when we take a trip---protect us, keep us from harm…Chan suggested praying ---let me be a witness for you, whatever it takes. A chapter in “Story” refers to Matthew 26:39, this is where Jesus falls on his face and says---if possible take this cup…yet Your will not Mine. In other words…whatever it takes! “Blessed Life” is about God sacrificing his first born to redeem us.
While in the garden, if Jesus would have prayed---protect me, keep me from harm; we would still need to be redeemed. I can imagine posts on facebook: Woo Hoo-I get to give my first born today- I’ll post pics later. (Or) OMG after Zumba I have to find a replacement lamb , our first one was born with spots. Craigslist: Tulsa, spotless lamb, serious inquires only. Sounds gruesome, doesn’t it? To Jesus it sounded gruesome; because it was; physically, emotionally and spiritually gruesome. He could have called 10,000 angels, but he didn’t. He said, Father whatever it takes.
What a difference one prayer made. And I thought the books chosen randomly.
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