Book nook: From Heaven Above

Christians today have the privilege of being able to reflect on the unfolding of God’s plan of salvation through the sending of Jesus Christ as the Savior of the world. From Heaven Above: Devotions for the Advent Season connects the reader to the need of a Savior while weaving in the struggles that often occur when waiting with excited anticipation of a significant promise made by God to a sin-filled world.

Reading the devotions consumes a short amount of time, yet the messages in each devotion depict the faithfulness of the all-loving God: promises made, promises fulfilled, promises yet to come. Author John Braun clearly weaves in the treasure of the gospel message: Jesus Christ is the promised Savior. He came. He completed the work of salvation. He will come again.

As believers waited, kept watch, persevered, and celebrated the arrival of the Savior, Braun uses the historical fulfillments as encouragement for the anticipation of the second coming of Jesus. Braun reminds the reader of the journey while still on earth. That journey includes waiting, watching, and witnessing, all the while clinging to God’s plan just as the believers who waited for the birth of Christ, the Messiah, did.

In this book, adult readers will have an opportunity to reflect, celebrate, and anticipate the faithfulness of God. Jesus is waiting for you. Come, Lord Jesus.

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Author: Kathie Horn
Volume 111, Number 11
Issue: November 2024