cover image Seizing Your Divine Moment: Dare to Live a Life of Adventure

Seizing Your Divine Moment: Dare to Live a Life of Adventure

Erwin Raphael McManus. Thomas Nelson Publishers, $19.99 (256pp) ISBN 978-0-7852-6430-9

In his second book, Bethel University professor and futurist McManus (An Unstoppable Force) uses an Old Testament Bible story about the son of King Saul to give readers perspective on how they can fulfill the will of God in their lives and make the most of divine and defining moments. To live life most fully, he insists, we must take risks, and he warns those looking for instant gratification that being in God's will is inherently risky, as it does not ensure protection from harm or difficulty. McManus, who is also a pastor, challenges the readers to act on what they already know about God from Scripture and prayer rather than wait for a heavenly sign before moving forward. ""There are certain things that you do not need a calling to do,"" he gently chides. ""You've already been commanded to do them. Too many divine opportunities are lost because we keep waiting for a word when the word has already been given."" A good mix of anecdotes, personal experiences, Biblical study and commentary, this book will be inspirational for those seeking to lead a more deliberate, spiritual life.