Greater by Steven Furtick

The book, Greater is a great read! I would highly recommend it. You won't find a lot in the book that you don't already know but you will find the book to be a great reminder of the life God has called us to and the life God has prepared for us to live.

I noticed as I was reading each chapter in the book, my reading would accelerate. I was sitting on the edge of my seat by the time I would finish a chapter.  I also found myself wrapped up in the stories Furtick would tell; challenged by the study of Elisha, the prophet; and usually needing to pause before starting the next chapter to give thanks to a God who has greater things in store for me than I can imagine or to pause and repent for allowing myself to settle for the ordinary. (For a first hand sense of this, click here to read the first chapter: Read Chapter One)

As a Bible teacher/preacher, I loved the application that was given for John 14:12. The idea of "being greater than Christ was" has always been a bit of a stretch for me. Even the idea of "doing" greater things than Christ was a stretch. But doing the things Christ puts in my path to do with Christ, through His Spirit, is something that I can latch on to for my life and something I can encourage others to latch onto for their lives.

As you read through the book you will pick out many phrases that you will repeat to yourself and to others. Here are a couple of examples: "He'll do the showing if you do the going." Or "The cost of following Jesus is great. The cost of not following him is greater."  Perhaps my favorite quote from the book, "Greater isn't an automatic permanent position; it's an intentional daily decisions."

In the chapter titled "Trust Fund Baby", Furtick uses the illustration of a trust fund to describe what God desires to do in us; through us; and for us. It was a great illustration and one that I will use in the future when challenging folks to live their greater lives.

The book is not a difficult read but it is a read that will challenge you to leave the humdrum of the ordinary and the comfort of the known to search out the greater things God has planned for you. No longer will you be able to settle for the ordinary life, it's on to the greater life.

If you would like more information about Steven Furtick, click here: Author Bio

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 Greater was published by Multnomah Books in 2012. For ordering information click here: Greater Book Website

 "I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review."