If we only knew

Does God really care about the minute details of my life? Does it really matter whether or not I pray? Is God really interested in what goes on in a person’s life? Is he involved in anyway? These are the sort of questions explored by John Murray in his first book, If we only knew: Remarkable True Stories of God’s Intervention (Xulon Press, 2009).

Drawing from his personal life and from twenty years of ministry as Executive Director of Eurovangelism, a Christian ministry to eastern European countries of the former Soviet bloc, John Murray recounts numerous ways in which God does intervene in the lives of people.

Sharing anecdotes from both his personal life and ministry life, along with thought-provoking biblical reflection, John Murray devotes a chapter to each of the following eight questions: Does God care? Does God answer prayer? Does God heal? Does God guide? Does God provide? Does God comfort? Does God intervene?

What I particularly like about this book is its strong emphasis on the biblical doctrines of God’s providence and sovereign grace. John Murray shares truly sensational stories without being sensationalistic. He acknowledges that God does work miraculously, but not always. And when he does not intervene, Murray says God always provides ample grace to sustain us through difficult challenges.

This well-written book continually draws attention to our great and glorious God. These true accounts of God’s involvement in the lives of ordinary believers will bring a smile to your face and tears to your eyes. And regardless of the outcome, you will be compelled to praise God for his marvelous love and grace.

Each chapter concludes with a suggested Bible reading and a series of probing question for personal reflection or group discussion. John Murray has provided an excellent resource for Christians hungry to know that God does indeed care, and that he does intervene – sometimes miraculously.

For further information, or to order copies of the book visit the author’s website.