John 3:16 Book Review by Lorilyn Roberts
Recently I found myself depressed over events that had
caused me a great deal of grief—events that I did not cause, but which greatly
impacted my family. While I knew God wasn’t the culprit or inflictor of my
torment, because I couldn’t do anything about my situation immediately, I found
myself depressed.
I woke up early and couldn’t sleep, so I took a trip to
Perkins and began reading Who Told You
That You Are Naked? Three hours later, after several cups of coffee, I had
devoured half the book and my whole perspective on suffering was radically
changed.
I was captivated by the depth and fresh approach to the
content that is deeply rooted in Scripture and liberally quoted, the insights
provided by the author, and the supernatural way God touched my heart and
restored hope that my situation would change.
We all long to experience God in a vibrant way and more
effectively live the Christian life. Can we do it with more joy, more freedom, and
more truth? After reading Who Told You That
You Are Naked, I found myself praising God that I was worthy to be His
follower, and I wanted to count my suffering as all joy, remembering the
Apostle Paul and his friends had once encountered a similar experience when
thrown in jail for a crime they didn’t commit.
Who Told You That You
Are Naked is a profound read, casting light on areas that can be hard to
understand. The concepts of law and grace, curse and redemption, and Satan
versus God in the Garden of Eden are explored. Even Job’s sufferings are
explained in a way that is satisfying. As a Christian, I had always struggled
with that particular book and why Job suffered so much.
Despite my depression, God lifted my spirit and showed His
love and goodness was greater than anything the evil one could throw my way. I
highly recommend Who Told You That You
Are Naked for anyone going through a tough patch or for anyone who longs
for a deeper understanding of God’s unmerited grace.
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