Jesus in Me is a rich, full read. I found that I needed time to read it and space to process it. It is deep and profound, a true treasure for any Christian who wants to learn more about how to tap into the power of the Holy Spirit.
I knew of the author, Anne Graham Lotz, Billy Graham's daughter, but had not read much of her writing previously. She is indeed a talented author. Anne herself admits that she is not highly educated, but God has certainly bestowed her with a gift to communicate Biblical teaching effectively. Her theology is deep, yet it is easily understood. Mrs. Lotz simply shares what she herself has learned through intensive study of Scripture and the revelation of God in her own life about the person, character and work of the Holy Spirit. And she does it very well.
My favorite part of Jesus in Me is all the personal stories Anne tells to illustrate how the Holy Spirit has worked and is working in her own life. She is not afraid or ashamed to share her own struggles and trials and how the Spirit helped her through them. Anne Graham Lotz writes of the death of her beloved parents and husband. The pain of infertility and her battle with breast cancer. I love an author who is authentic and transparent, and Graham Lotz is both.
I have been a believer for many years, yet I found much new and relevant content within this book. Whether you too have followed Jesus for a long time or whether you are a brand new Christian, Anne will open your eyes to all that the Holy Spirit is and does. As she writes in the book's introduction: "He is Jesus without skin. Just as Jesus is the exact representation of God the Father, the Spirit is the exact representation of Jesus' mind, will, and emotions. He is the invisible Jesus. The Holy Spirit is...Jesus in me!"
I received an uncorrected proof of this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest review.
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