This is a book (outside of the Bible) that I am reading through right now -- ever since I took my first medical licensing exam and upon receiving a passing score, I have had a bit of free time here and there. I'm reading through the book of Acts in the Bible currently, and this little book intrigued me after my husband Nick read it a couple of months ago.
It's basically like a documentary of how a young preacher, the now late Reverend David Wilkerson (back in 1958) listened to God's voice and obeyed the specific orders God gave him, following the leading of the Holy Spirit. Because of this young preacher's obedience to the specific calling and orders from the Lord, despite confusion and fear and lack of planning and clarity, many gang members (boys and girls) in the New York area were pointed to the Lord Jesus. Their sad and destroyed lives were transformed into joyful and life-filled lives by the Lord God Almighty, filled with the Holy Spirit!
I am enjoying this read, for it reminds of the times that the Lord God revealed specific things to me about my future that have now come to pass. The book isn't that long, and it's a quick read. It appears to be encouraging - how amazing to know that God wants to use people to bring about the expansion of His Kingdom, and bring redemption in ruined lives. This book actually makes me think of the rap song by LeCrae "Beautiful Feet" - which encourages and challenges the believers to GO, as Jesus commissioned those who believe to preach the gospel to the lost and dying world (even though the world might not see itself in that state).
I would say I recommend the book; but just don't forget to set time aside to read God's Word, so that you may be able to discern what aligns with God's Word and what does not.
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