The Christmas season is often one of the busiest and most stressful times of the year. It's all too easy to lose sight of what makes it special.
Helping us refocus on what's truly important, John Piper leads us through twenty-five short meditations on Advent. The devotionals – drawn from his extensive teaching and preaching ministry – lead readers to ponder afresh the birth of Jesus, Israel's long-awaited Messiah and the Saviour of the world.
Reflecting on several scriptural texts, this accessible volume aims to direct individuals, families and churches to the most glorious dawning of indestructible joy the world has ever seen: the incarnation of the Son of God.
From the preface:
‘Oh how wrong, how sad, when we stand before great wonders and feel nothing. It is right, therefore that… I write to awaken and stir up our affections for the greatest wonder of all: the arrival and the work and the person of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, in this world. May the Spirit of God use these words to open your eyes afresh to the glories of Christ and give you a new taste of your indestructible joy.’
If this sounds like what you need, then Piper’s devotional will not disappoint. What a blessing.
(Review written for 'The Dawning of Indestructible Joy')
Not as meaty as some of John Piper's other devotionals (e.g. Pierced by the Word or The Pleasures of God) but still good for my heart and challenging. It was helpful for me to read over the Christmas period.
(Review written for 'The Dawning of Indestructible Joy')
Not the most inspirational Advent devotional we have used and not particularly family orientated. Better suited for individual use and reflection.
