Guidance and the Voice of God

recommended provocative, good & encouraging read

 The Guidance and the Voice of God - by Phillip D Jensen & Tony Payne

This was a nice easy read over just a few hours. As an update from the original I haven't seen, I would recommend all Christians should read this, particularly those seeking His path in their lives and those who have long been faithful and wondering what's next or if this is as good as it gets.

When I opened the book, I thought the beginning was simply repeating all we know and ironically I reached page 40 the writer confirmed just that. This was the point at which I thought we are of like minds and it bears staying with. From thereon it just got better.

Divided into three parts the first lays the foundations for the book and relies on a faithful reader who believes rightly that the Bible is the inspired Word of God.
The second part then looks at the right and pitfall responses to His Word in both Biblical history and today.
The Third part deals Gods guidance to the world and us in the critical areas of Church, Work & Marriage. It doesn't pull any punches when exploring these subjects. This is the meat of the book and for me the most useful part with many applications to other areas or struggling to live a Christian life.

There were many areas of reassurance and I was gladdened when I read on page 128 the personal verse given to me at the start of my ministry - Hebrews 10:24&25 'encourage one another and help them to do good’, which I have kept close to my heart, ever since. Throughout the book the authors have a nice habit of summarising the text so far and this helps collectively to put the overall message of the book into context.

Here you may expect me to spill the beans and tell you the ending message but other than, to say it wasn't the butler - it was Jesus who did it! - you just need to buy and read it for yourself.
If not for yourself, why not buy a copy for someone in your family or Christian brother or sister.

Do not expect a thank you from those gifted this book and that don't put the Bible, Jesus and God as the centre of everything - I am sure it will ruffle a few temperaments and hopefully draw them into the light.

Yes, this is very much recommended provocative, good & encouraging read.