Afraid? Imagine Your Life Without Fear . . .
Of the many books released this year, few will be welcomed as eagerly as Fearless by Max Lucado. Written at a time when parents are afraid to let their children play outside or ride a bike without a helmet, Fearless offers readers a remedy for the rampant fear now part of everyday life. Written in his familiar, peppered-with-stories, practical style, Lucado’s newest effort urges readers to examine their fears anew in the light of Jesus‘ call to “not be afraid.”
I loved this book! I have enjoyed his writing in the past, but Max seems more than ready to tackle one of the most pervasive issues in our culture. Like a wise friend walking beside you, he draws wisdom from the Word of God, then guides you into seeing how that wisdom can be applied in your own life. He doesn’t preach; he talks and he reasons. He doesn’t try to persuade you; he recognizes that’s the Holy Spirit’s role, not his. Fearless is my favorite Lucado book yet!
A couple things about the book bear mentioning. This is not a book constructed by building one chapter on the foundation of another. Rather, its useful format allows the reader to turn to the chapter that most closely addresses the reader’s felt need. This insures quick application of the truth expounded in its pages.
Fearless always points the reader back to Scripture. Readers often quote books today as if the books are Scripture. Max takes great care to expound upon Scripture, yet keeps the biblical text the centerpiece of his explanation.
Undecided? Just close your eyes and imagine your life without fear. Now, open your eyes and read Fearless.
