Yes,
Randy Kay died and met Jesus. But that experience is not the focus of
the book. Rather, Kay's message is more about suffering and what
believers are to make of it. This book, Kay writes, is about “finding
joy through sadness by grasping trials instead of avoiding them. (45)
How we respond to suffering in important. Suffering can be a bridge
to spiritual awareness. It can provide a pathway to intimacy with
God. He says, “...embrace your sadness as a vehicle to strip away
the flesh, and make yourself empty, so you can be filled with God's
presence.” (68)
Kay
shares many of his experiences. Some experiences are glorious while
others include tragedy. He encourages us to have deep fellowship with
God, to be totally immersed in God's presence. He tells stories of
how God used him in healing others, the visions he and others have
had, and much more.
Yes,
Kay does talk about his time with Jesus. It is in the context of
adoration beyond words, feeling deeply loved, his excitement and
awe. Yes, there were radiant, light emitting stones and glowing
hills. Yes, there was life giving water, translucent rocks, and ten
feet tall spirit beings. (167) Nonetheless, the emphasis of Kay's
account is on the worship and praise and joy.
Kay
notes that he was skeptical of such experiences until he had his own.
There is so much more to this book than just his experience with
Jesus. I really appreciate the emphasis on being in intimate
relationship with God, with being rather than doing. (169) Whether
you are skeptical of near death experiences or not, this book is well
worth reading.
You can read an excerpt here.
Food
for thought: “Regardless of any suffering, the profoundest truth I
have learned is that nothing compares to being in the
presence of Jesus. Absolutely nothing.” (171)
My
rating: 4/5 stars.
Randy
Kay is CEO of PACEsetters and chairmen and CEO of TenorCorp. He has
written for Forbes and The Wall Street Journal. His breakthrough
research on thriving in life spans several decades, as he has
uncovered practical ways to overcome trials. He lives in Carlsbad,
California.
Chosen,
176 pages.
I
received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. My
comments are an independent and honest review.
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