Chaney
challenges readers by asking if we are good representatives of the
kingdom of God. He suggests we might be living beneath our spiritual
potential. He wants us to release the power of God in our lives.
He
emphasizes the importance of hearing from God and responding in
faith. We will see the miraculous, he says, in ways that are pleasing
to God. It starts with having a passion to know God and His ways. He
helps us understand hindrances, how to place ourselves in the right
position, and how to recognize God's voice.
Chaney
illustrates his teaching with stories from his own life, others he
knows, and from the Bible. I really appreciated his own stories. He
is very honest and shares a story of when he was sure he heard from
God, followed through, and … nothing. Nonetheless, he encourages us
to keep our ear to God, remain sensitive to His leading, and respond
when He speaks.
I
found it interesting that Chaney distinguished supernatural works not
birthed out of an intimate fellowship with God and those authored by
God. That might explain some of the craziness that has come out of
the Charismatic movement.
This
is a good book for Charismatic Christians about learning to hear the
voice of God and then responding. Chaney gives good general
instruction on the different ways God speaks and how we can position
ourselves so that we are not hindered from hearing God.
My
rating: 4/5 stars.
Wayne
Chaney pastors Antioch Church of Long Beach, California. He and his
wife are cast members of Oxygen Network's television series,
Preachers of L.A. Chaney has also appeared on several other
television shows. He has a radio talk show on Sunday mornings and has
served on many boards, task forces, and committees. He is married and
has three children. You can find out more at www.waynechaney.com.
Whitaker
House, 208 pages.
I
received a complimentary copy of this book through The Book Club
Network. My comments are an independent and honest review.
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