Monday, January 14, 2013

Next Door Savior by Max Lucado

Next Door Savior - Near Enough to Touch Strong Enough to Trust By Max Lucado is among the most uplifting books that I have recently read. In true Lucado fashion, Max writes in an animated, easy to understand style that communicates biblical truths to the reader. His books bring bible stories and biblical truth to life in an inspirational way that speaks out to the reader.  His analogies are very relevant and simple to understand words, he expressed the warped priorities of our society where the speitiual insignificant such as physical beauty and sucess is valued while the dignity of human lived is considered worthless.

His words speak to everyone... "Catch God in a bad mood? Won't happen. Fear exhausting his grace? A sardine will swallow the Atlantic first. Think he's given up on you?" ..... Lucado's use of colorful language and his conversational tone, make it so that biblical truths are memorable and meaningful to the average modern reader. The text makes it easy to visualize biblical truth in a whole new way.  True to life dialog brings the gospel message and its heros to life.  The gospel message is made personal and relevant.  You need not be a theologen, educated in an expensive seminary or college to understand Max Lucado's books.
This inspirational book will be certain to leave the reader with a lasting impression. In today's self centered society, without offense Max Lucado illustrates the importance of living life based on biblical principles. Lucado illustrates with clarity the sacrifice Jesus made on our behalf.  In real life words he explains the significance of Jesus' diety- as God in human flesh.  In vivid detail, he makes clear, in everyday words and language, the significance of Jesus' life and death for us.  After reading this book, and really meditating on the biblical truths communicated via Max Lucado, one can feel a renewed sense of empowerment to live a selfless life style. Max makes use of personal anecdotes as well as bible stories to illiustrate the importance of depending on God rather than on the material things of this world. If you are a theologen, looking for an apologetic defense on the purpose of depending on God then this book isn't for you. But, if on the other hand you are simply looking for bible based motivation and a relief in a world that takes pride in materialism, selfish ambition and competition, then this book is perfect. Difficult biblical concepts such as Jesus being God in human form, are explained in a way that everyone can appreciate. As a blogger for booksneeze, I receive books from Thomas Nelson publishers in exchange for writing an honest review. The opinions expressed are my own.

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