I am going through a stage in my life where I am trying to
figure out how not to just be a pew sitter but be a doer. When I saw
the title of this book I was intrigued. I've heard a lot about David
Platt, good things from friends. Not only is this book written by David
Platt but the title really caught my attention.
This book is not a book which David gives a sermon/preach about how we need to do something for the world but this book is actually about his own personal journey as he was trekking through Nepal/Tibet and that region. David's journey is brought to light by entries from his journal and his experience with people who he comes in contact with.
I was especially moved by his honesty of his own faith and wondering what exactly is he doing himself for those in the world. You see his angst, brokenness and fear and anger in this trek.
This book really has caused me to ask myself what am I doing; how am being used by God for my community, the world around me. It's a call for us to get off our butts in the pews and take action, to be God's hand and feet in the world.
This is a must read for all, both believers and non believers. Warning, some of the stories are really hard to read but it's a reflection of what is happening in world and how we much rise up to speak up for those who do not have a voice.
