Review: Grace, Hope, Purpose
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 28, 2013
SELAH is a 90-day devotional from Joseph Iregbu. With devotions typically running one page each with a verse to "ponder" and reflect upon at the end, this ebook provides a quick, Scripture-focused compliment to quiet time and bible study. As the author states on page 16, "Let each daily reading define your 24-hour window as you go about your life's purpose." The author hopes we will let the Scripture and its message saturate our thinking and our actions.The introduction alone is inspiring, and the ebook has a great story in its background. (The author used to send verse text messages to a group of friends that grew from just 6 to over 100.) The author writes in a straight-forward way, calling readers to action to receive the grace and hope so freely given by God. This manner includes less sharing personal experience (though the author includes more personal story in the last several devotions), and more mediation on Scripture. (I usually like to read personal story.) With clear directives, the author encourages readers to take the love and grace and hope God gives and apply it in action."Do not believe your problems are bigger than God." (p. 26)This ebook discusses pain, grace, hope, purpose, transitions, and more. An encouraging read."...when the world sees us rejoicing in our affliction, they simply cannot help but marvel." (p. 50)