The story seemed slow after the initial blast of drama, then it seemed like it might be a YA novel. THEN... I had to grab my pencil and start underlying. Besides being an exciting story, this is a brilliant allegory of the two parallel kingdoms in which we live: the physical and spiritual - according to Jesus. How did I miss His references to "seeing with spiritual eyes?" Somewhere along my 40-year journey with Jesus, I started learning "about" Him, doing things "for" Him. I forgot about being "indwelt by" Him, in the spirit realm. Inside "me." I feel I've been born again, again. Can't wait to read the next book in the series. So grateful for Ted Dekker's insights and writing. The book was provided courtesy of Baker Publishing through Interviews & Reviews. The views here are my own. I give this novel five stars. |