Sarah Young + Thomas Nelson = masterpiece.
This serene white hardcover book
with red glistening, festive berries adorning its cover is a gift for whomever
opens it. In typical Sarah Young fashion, Jesus
Calling for Christmas is a collection of devotions written from the
perspective of Jesus to His children. In each devotion, Jesus calls His
readers. Calls them to seek Him and find Him.
These devotions are meant to be read
slowly. Meditatively. Linger on each page. Each sentence. Each breath from God.
And bask in the peace that He offers. Through these one-page devotions, Jesus
draws readers to His Word. He iterates that He is enough. That Immanuel has
come.
The truths and lessons are that
Jesus understands us. In Jesus we find rest. We need to seek His face
throughout the day. He is our rock. He illuminates our path. Furthermore, while
these devotions are decorated with wintry mountain scenes, frosty meadows, and
Christmas foliage, they can be enjoyed all year long—particularly through the
winter season. Bible verses accompany the devotions, and they come from all
parts of the Bible, not just the Gospel stories. Reminders such as our bodies
are the temple of the Holy Spirit, we must give thanks in all circumstances, we
need to live in collaboration with Jesus, and waiting on God is an act of faith
are among those gleaned from these pages of majestic winter wonderland exuding solitude
and God’s glory.
The book’s message is repetitive but
not redundant. The message of hope. Of Jesus coming again. Marveling at the
incarnation.
I highly recommend this book.
The
publisher has provided me with a complimentary copy of this book through
BookSneeze®. I was not required to write a positive review.
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