God Came Near

by Max Lucado

Publisher:

Multnomah

, 1986

Overview

Christians want so desperately to see Jesus—to squint through their pain, struggles, fear, and dizzying distractions, and really focus on Him. Now they can, with the help of much-loved pastor Max Lucado! In this newly repackaged edition of a timeless bestseller, beloved author Max Lucado gently leads readers to glimpse the risen Lord in all His glory and feel His loving presence in their lives. This warm, insightful book offers an irresistible opportunity for seekers and Christians alike to begin anew their journey—to the God who came near just so they could know Him.

Key Features

• Study Guide
• Notes

Contents

Top Highlights

“This is a canyon question. A question which makes sense only during an all-night vigil or in the stillness of smoke-filled waiting rooms. A question that makes sense when all of our props, crutches, and costumes are taken away. For then we must face ourselves as we really are: rudderless humans tailspinning toward disaster. And we are forced to see him for what he claims to be: our only hope.” (Page 87)

“God goes to those who have time to hear him—so on this cloudless night he went to simple shepherds.” (Page 23)

“The next time you hear a baby laugh or see an ocean wave, take note. Pause and listen as His Majesty whispers ever so gently, ‘I’m here.’” (Page 105)

“And yet, it is that very irrationality that gives the gospel its greatest defense. For only God could love like that.” (Page 37)

“But for the moment, the magic is still in the air. Maybe that’s why I’m still awake. I want to savor the spirit just a bit more. I want to pray that those who beheld him today will look for him next August. And I can’t help but linger on one fanciful thought: If he can do so much with such timid prayers lamely offered in December, how much more could he do if we thought of him every day?” (Pages 55–56)

Product Details

• Title: God Came Near
• Author: Max Lucado
• Publisher: Multnomah
• Print Publication Date: 1986
• Logos Release Date: 2002
• Pages: 208
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Incarnation › Meditations
• ISBNs: 9781418504854, 1418504858
• Resource ID: LLS:40.170.45
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-28T20:17:37Z

About Max Lucado

Max Lucado (1955– ) is a best-selling author with over 50 books and 65 million copies in print. He’s been named “America’s pastor” and “the best preacher in America.”

Lucado studied biblical and related studies at Abilene Christian University. He served as Associate Minister at Central Church of Christ in Miami, Florida and Church Planning Missionary in Rio de Janeiro. Lucado is a minister of preaching at Oak Hill Church in San Antonio, Texas, where he has served since 1988.

In 1991, Lucado began developing a radio broadcast called UpWords Ministries. The inspirational messages featured on UpWords with Max Lucado are heard in over 1,400 radio markets around the world.

Three of Lucado’s titles have been recipients of the Gold Medallion Christian Book of the Year award: Just Like Jesus, In the Grip of Grace, and When God Whispers Your Name. Other notable titles by Lucado include Grace for the Moment and Facing Your Giants.