What I'm reading right now: Crazy Love by Francis Chan.I was challenged to read this book, when the person recommending it said that I might not like it because it's pretty intense. That's all I needed to hear. I went and got a copy and read the first chapter last night. It's good. Really good. I have a feeling this won't be an easy read. It will take a lot of stopping to examine myself, my motives and my view of God. I'm excited to be challenged.
"We don't get to decide who God is (page 31)." (In Exodus 3:14 God tells Moses, 'I am who I am.') This hit me hard. I have never been a supporter of the thought that God wears different hats and is different things to different people. God "already has a name, an identity (page 31)." I can tell you though, that I am guilty of making God who I want Him to be at any given time. I was convicted of how my view of God is so incredibly limited. Needless to say, I am questioning my view of who God is and praying for a biblical, true and more clear view of His character.
"Can you worship a God who isn't obligated to explain His actions to you? Could it be your arrogance that makes you think that God owes you an explanation?" Ouch. Colossians 1:16 says that all of creation was created by God and for God. How often do we live (and pray and act...) as though He was created for us?
I have a feeling that reading this book will be the beginning of a rewarding and painful journey.
I've heard gnarly things about this book... He has a cool video on the website too... look at that:) God is crazy... I always say that and people look at me like I'm crazy. But it is insanity that an Almighty God created and LOVES PASSIONATELY a fallen race that hurt him over and over. And yet he sees us through the filter of Jesus! WHAT!?!?!? I've got to pinch myself to believe its real:) Love reading about your life friend:)
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