A Strong Recommendation

September 24, 2006

Lar,

It seems that we have gotten away from our book recommendations, so I thought I would ‘take a sabbath’ and do so. The book for this weekend is one that, as you know full well, is very close to my heart. In fact, you might say that in large part it is my heart.

160066015001_aa180_sclzzzzzzz_v66901699_.jpgThe Pursuit of God by A.W. Tozer is a book that I encountered for the first time about 5 years ago. I can remember that the first time I read it, I underlined everything and understood about 5 percent! But from the first time I opened the book, it captured my heart. Tozer calls us to a wholehearted pursuit of the Lord God. He points us to the necessity of the ‘inner life’, to the knowledge of God that goes beyond the intellect and touches and transforms the inner reaches of one’s soul. He is not content with right doctrine (and actually might have missed the boat on a few things), for he wants to experience the Most High God, not simply fill his head with cold facts about Him. Needless to say, his message is needed today.

So if you haven’t checked this one out, I would encourage you to give it a good read. Tozer was a prophet in many respects, so even though he wrote this book about 50 years ago, his message is just as relevant today as it was then. You will enjoy and be exposed by his many insights! And if you have read, I would encourage you to read it again! I find myself inclined to visit it at least once a year. It is good to get a good dose of Tozer periodically, good for the soul, to center itself on God once again.

Alright, enough for now. If I have time, I will check back in later.

Seeking to know and love Him as All in All,

Joe

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