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Greater: Dream Bigger. Start Smaller. Ignite God's Vision For Your Life. (2012)

by Steven Furtick(Favorite Author)

4.17 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

160142325X (ISBN13: 9781601423252)

languge

English

genre

Nonfiction

publisher

Multnomah Books

review 1: Cover from AmazonEven though Elisha was Elijah's predecessor with double the portion of the spirit that was with Elijah, Elisha remains in biblical history obscurity. The Lord enabled him to do some great miracles, but rarely is the name of Elisha mentioned as the prime profit. Elisha was greater yet obscure. This paradox of divine greatness is what Steven Furtick the pastor of the rapidly growing mega-church, Elevation Church explores in his New York Bestseller book. Through personal experiences and those of the people around him, Steven Furtick draws a parallel between those anecdotes and the life of Elisha. The book seek to encourage and reveal God's plan and divine help for our pursuit and embracing of a life that is greater.Greater is one of the few books I read this ... moreyear that openly led me to my knees and ask God some deep questions. Jesus openly promised that if we believe we will do greater works than the ones He did. However, a light inventory at our lives often confronts us with the reality of smaller. Our minuteness in God's divine plan intimidates us and we shrink into mediocrity and settle for a lesser life. Through the life of Elisha, Steven Furtick reveals to us that greater does not always equal prominence, but rather faithfulness to your calling. I enjoyed reading this book.My RecommendationThis book is well-organized and well studied, the language is accessible only to 19 to 45 year-old people. Steven Furtick constructed his arguments borrowing heavily from popular culture only common to people in the US and those who grew up his time. As I read the book, I had several moments of wondering what he was talking about. The book is not academic or a seminary textbook, an independent study of the life of both Elijah and Elisha is imperative if you truly want to benefit from the book. I recommend this book to all those who have the question how can I answer God's call for my life.I received this book from Blogging for Books for this review.
review 2: Many books have been written on greatness, chasing dreams, being effective or successful. Think of the influence Steve Jobs had on you and me, and what we thought after he passed away. Steven Furtick doesn’t believe in one liners on motivational posters or inspirational images on Pinterest. He invites to open your imagination to the possibility that Gods has a vision for your life that is greater. Why? Because Jesus Christ promises us that with His help we believers may do greater things than He did (John 14:12). No, we can’t be greater than He is, but can leave the normal, good is good enough status behind and strive for greater things, by starting small. you to Are you ready to open your imagination to the possibility that God has a vision for your life that is greater? Most believers aren’t in imminent danger of ruining their lives. They’re facing a danger that’s far greater: wasting them. In spite of all the parts of us that are anything but good, God is holding the door open to a life that is greater. Furtick uses the life of Elisha from the Old Testament as structure for his message. Powerful lessons of instant obedience, burning the proverbial plows that connect you to your (former) life, learning and practicing faith. God communicates vision differently to everyone He calls. He is working behind the scenes, orchestrating His destiny for you. God manages details, but may reveal only the next step for you. That’s enough to start a greater life. Stop waiting for what you want, and start working what you’ve got. Your greatest limitation is God’s greatest opportunity. The journey toward greater things is marked with setbacks and real suffering. Not that you seek suffering, but the devil’s active as well. Know, that God has never wasted an ounce of your faith. Our greatest setbacks in life can be the greatest setups to seeing God’s glory in places we didn’t even know to look. And don’t look on the outside. Outward, successful people may yearn for someting greater. Seek help, there’s nothing from with preventive counseling. Greater isn’t an automatic, permanent position; it’s an intentional daily decision. What matters most is not what you think you are or are not. What matters is what your Father sees in you and what He says about you. And like Elisha, don’t test the waters, strike the waters with the mantle you received. Convincing, humorous, down-to-earth, yet bound for a greater life. less

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