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In the Eye of the Storm: A Day in the Life of Jesus
Illustrates how the Savior handled stress in His life.
292 pages, Hardcover
First published July 10, 1991
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Max Lucado
1,220 books5,570 followersWith more than 150 million products in print and several NYT bestsellers, Max Lucado is America's bestselling inspirational author. He serves the Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas, where he lives with his wife, Denalyn, and their mischievous mutt, Andy. His most recent book published in August 2024 and is titled What Happens Next.
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September 11, 2019
Very uplifting and encouraging! With all the stress currently in my life, this is the kind of book I needed!
May 6, 2012
Love how Max Lucado makes God so REAL.
One of my favorite chapters was "Why God Smiles" in which Lucado writes "I'm not one who easily envisions a smiling God. A weeping God, yes. An angry God, OK. A might God, you bet. But a chuckling God? .... What do I think he was doing when he stretched the neck of the giraffe? An exercise in engineering? What do I think he had in mind when he told the ostrich where to put his head? Spelunking? What do I think he was doing when he designed the mating call of an ape? Or the eight legs of the octopus? And what do I envision on his face when he saw Adam's first glance at Eve? A yawn? Hardly."
Throughout the book, Lucado gives examples of Jesus' interaction with people to show us that our almighty God really does understand us and that no matter what we are facing - even in the eye of the storm - He is there with us and has been there before.
So here's to a smiling God that loves us more than we will ever understand this side of heaven!
One of my favorite chapters was "Why God Smiles" in which Lucado writes "I'm not one who easily envisions a smiling God. A weeping God, yes. An angry God, OK. A might God, you bet. But a chuckling God? .... What do I think he was doing when he stretched the neck of the giraffe? An exercise in engineering? What do I think he had in mind when he told the ostrich where to put his head? Spelunking? What do I think he was doing when he designed the mating call of an ape? Or the eight legs of the octopus? And what do I envision on his face when he saw Adam's first glance at Eve? A yawn? Hardly."
Throughout the book, Lucado gives examples of Jesus' interaction with people to show us that our almighty God really does understand us and that no matter what we are facing - even in the eye of the storm - He is there with us and has been there before.
So here's to a smiling God that loves us more than we will ever understand this side of heaven!
September 14, 2017
“It does little good to make the trip and miss the journey!”
Wow. This was nice. Very, very nice.
First off, I'd like to say that Mr. Lucado is a very good author. His descriptions are very well done.
Oh. Someone else wants to use this tablet (it's not mine). Will continue this some other time.
P.S. Go read this. It's great.
Back to the review.
Mr. Lucado is a very excellent writer. He is a seasoned chef with a good taste of words.
He is also a wise and God-loving man who isn't afraid to share his failures and insights.
Mix these two traits together and you're bound to get a great book (you do).
My Dad asked me about what In the Eye of the Storm's about.
If you stick to the official summary, the answer would be something like, "It's about how Jesus, like us, also went through a very stressful time, yet still kept his calm; and that we can also do the same".
Yet... I wasn't able to answer Dad.
Why?
I like giving the right answers, and that just didn't seem right.
The book isn't just about keeping calm in the face of great peril; no, it's much more than that.
It's a way to get closer to God; a way to get to know him more, an eye-opening book that will help you improve in life.
It reminds you about what God did for us; it reminds us that though Jesus was God, he was also human. It shows you that God isn't just a stone-faced entity without a care for your life, and that he really cares for you. It will give you new insights, and hopefully, it'll also change your view of God.
Whether you've been a Christian for all your life, or you're just starting out and are eager to feed on something to help you grow, or you just want something to read, I recommend this book to you. Perhaps it will help you grow, perhaps it will remind you of forgotten revelations, perhaps it will lead you to eternal happiness, satisfaction, and life.
Whatever the case, I recommend this book to you.
May it open the door to... well, hopefully you'll see, for you.
Wow. This was nice. Very, very nice.
First off, I'd like to say that Mr. Lucado is a very good author. His descriptions are very well done.
Oh. Someone else wants to use this tablet (it's not mine). Will continue this some other time.
P.S. Go read this. It's great.
Back to the review.
Mr. Lucado is a very excellent writer. He is a seasoned chef with a good taste of words.
He is also a wise and God-loving man who isn't afraid to share his failures and insights.
Mix these two traits together and you're bound to get a great book (you do).
My Dad asked me about what In the Eye of the Storm's about.
If you stick to the official summary, the answer would be something like, "It's about how Jesus, like us, also went through a very stressful time, yet still kept his calm; and that we can also do the same".
Yet... I wasn't able to answer Dad.
Why?
I like giving the right answers, and that just didn't seem right.
The book isn't just about keeping calm in the face of great peril; no, it's much more than that.
It's a way to get closer to God; a way to get to know him more, an eye-opening book that will help you improve in life.
It reminds you about what God did for us; it reminds us that though Jesus was God, he was also human. It shows you that God isn't just a stone-faced entity without a care for your life, and that he really cares for you. It will give you new insights, and hopefully, it'll also change your view of God.
Whether you've been a Christian for all your life, or you're just starting out and are eager to feed on something to help you grow, or you just want something to read, I recommend this book to you. Perhaps it will help you grow, perhaps it will remind you of forgotten revelations, perhaps it will lead you to eternal happiness, satisfaction, and life.
Whatever the case, I recommend this book to you.
May it open the door to... well, hopefully you'll see, for you.
January 21, 2023
Good uplifting book. I could listen again. Worth reading for anyone going through tough times.
February 17, 2012
Max Lucado has a gift for finding the eternal in the commonplace. He spots the inspiration in the historic. He can take the divine and make it personal. The thrust of "In The Eye Of The Storm" is to give his readers comfort and direction in times of adversity, especially those times when we are hounded by demands, filled with doubt, or facing failure. To the heart ready receive, the impact of this unrelenting trio dwindles before the prospect of perspective, endurance and choice. This book is designed to bolster the flagging spirit.
November 7, 2017
The subtitle on this is “A Day in the Life of Jesus” and the focus seems to be how Jesus responded on a day when it would be easy for us to crumble under the pressures and emotions. Jesus’ response: turn to the Father. My struggle with this (not that solution, the book in general) was that it seemed like that was said in the first few chapters and I couldn’t see how the remainder of the book continued to develop that theme.
January 3, 2018
It started out so promising, but after a few chapters I just could not figure out where Max was going with the rest of it. I didn't see how these little stories had anything to do with how Jesus handled that very difficult day, nor did I glean any advice for how I might do the same. I closed the book feeling confused. It might've worked better as a devotional with different topics than one cohesive lesson. It seemed like Max went on a bit of a tangent and just had so many things to say.
January 13, 2018
I couldn’t finish the book. I was disheartened to read about things of my religion that he equated with prostitution and pornography. I have thought long and hard about writing this. I saw a lot of one and two stars and wondered if they thought the same thing. So I’m hoping my review is understood by other readers. I’ve loved many of his other books so I hope this was simply a one-time issue. I hope someday I can pick up another of his books and not have a sour taste.
November 16, 2025
Another excellent book by Max Lucado! 2025 is coming to an end and Society is not what it was in the 80’s. So many have turned from God and our World is turned upside down.
For those of us who thirst for God’s word Max delivers. We are living in a tumultuous storm and those of us who seek his face or fear we have lost our way in this evil World need to be reminded God is with us always we just need to stand with him.
Continue feeding your soul the good word of God and you will survive these storms we are riding on daily.
For those of us who thirst for God’s word Max delivers. We are living in a tumultuous storm and those of us who seek his face or fear we have lost our way in this evil World need to be reminded God is with us always we just need to stand with him.
Continue feeding your soul the good word of God and you will survive these storms we are riding on daily.
November 29, 2022
It is rare that I can read a chapter by Max Lucado without crying, and this book was no different. He truly has a gift to inspire hope, to show the love of our Father in very real and personable ways, and to weave words that bring me to worship.
January 29, 2012
This book was given to me as a gift; and although initially I was intimidated I decided - why not? Let me give it a fair shot.....so.....I read it and my eyes were opened to just how "easy" I had it. Just when I thought I was drowning in a quagmire of problems, and challenges - I see that what I can't "seem to bear" is completely doable! It was a book that I hold dear to my heart & am eternally grateful to my friend.....who I will always hold in a special place in my heart.
February 28, 2023
great book!
One of Lucado’s best. Like all of them, easy to read and understand. He always speaks to us and not down to us.
One of Lucado’s best. Like all of them, easy to read and understand. He always speaks to us and not down to us.
September 3, 2012
This book has been very inspirational for me in dealing with the storm that's going on in my life right now. My storm is nothing compared to what Jesus went through on the road to the cross.
February 16, 2021
Like I do with so many books, I picked this one up a while back at a library sale, and it just made it's way to the top of my to read pile. Like most bibliophiles, the pace at which I acquire books is much faster than the pace at which I can actually read them. I am so glad that this one has made it's way to he top and I've read it. This is the third or fourth book by Max Lucado that I've read, and I really enjoy his writing style. I like the way that he mixes scripture with anecdotes that relate to the scripture. It blends in a really relatable and insightful way. He also makes excellent points. My favorites were about how the Lord looked at people and had compassion on them, even though he was tired, and wanted to relax, and they kept making demands on Him. But he looked at them and saw their need and kept giving. I also liked that fishermen get frustrated when they can't fish. Those two points were very relevant to my professional life, because it reminded me that my purpose is to serve my students and always look at them with the compassion my Savior has for us. I will be most happy when I'm focused on my students and serving my purpose, and not trying to please others. I also related to looking at God through the broken pieces, and how faith often comes out of fear. The entire book is filled with wisdom, though and well worth the read. I highly recommend this one for people of faith who want some advice on how to deal with stress and chaos, with our Savior as our example. If you're not a person of faith, its still a good read for how to deal with those issues.
December 15, 2019
A devotional book by a popular American Christian writer, inspired by one of the busier days of Jesus' life. The author uses personal anecdotes and some extrapolation of ideas to inspire and encourage readers, in three broad sections covering demands, doubt and failure.
It's light-weight reading, not really offering anything new, but some interesting insights. In some places it was so US-centric that I was either lost (for instance in sports references) or bewildered; and in some places there was too much repetition, presumably to try to make a point more strongly.
Still, it made a good start to the day to read two or three brief sections each day for a couple of weeks, and I would recommend it in a low-key way. Three and a half stars would be fairer.
Full review here: https://suesbookreviews.blogspot.com/...
It's light-weight reading, not really offering anything new, but some interesting insights. In some places it was so US-centric that I was either lost (for instance in sports references) or bewildered; and in some places there was too much repetition, presumably to try to make a point more strongly.
Still, it made a good start to the day to read two or three brief sections each day for a couple of weeks, and I would recommend it in a low-key way. Three and a half stars would be fairer.
Full review here: https://suesbookreviews.blogspot.com/...
July 31, 2017
Max Lucado knocks hits another gram slam out of the park! There are some people when you meet them for the first time they make you feel so comfortable like they are your best friend. They befriend you quickly as they open up about themselves showing you the raw side of their dysfunctional life or of their practically perfect life, regardless you now know they will be a life long friend. "Max is a writer who preaches or a preacher who writes" as it says on the inside jacket of the book and that one quick intro says it all about Max. He is a man searching for more of God in every day life. They he takes you along for the enjoyable ride. He is a son, husband, son, writer, preacher, and a man after God's own heart. If you decide to read this book YOU ARE IN FOR A REAL TREAT!
August 3, 2018
I enjoy Christian books that serve as a reminder that the bible is full of history with true stories that left so much detail out. It is easy to listen to the same stories since childhood and not truly reflect on all the things unsaid. Unfortunately the stories just become familiar. But to dig deeper and really think about every detail, every character, the times, culture of the event/s and all that was happening, and relate as humans, brings exciting new interest to these stories we might of heard hundreds of times.
Jesus was here on earth and it is our human nature that sometimes allows us to forget that He truly does know how rough it is for us. In our storms we can call out to Him and He will save us.
Jesus was here on earth and it is our human nature that sometimes allows us to forget that He truly does know how rough it is for us. In our storms we can call out to Him and He will save us.
June 1, 2024
Having worked inside a Christian church and been a follower of Jesus for a long time, I find that this book speaks to everyone—whether you're an atheist, agnostic, or a follower of Jesus. The author is authentic in his statements about what the reader means to Jesus, avoiding trite commentary and flowery language. Instead, he provides real examples of real people. The book doesn't just tell constant stories of tragedy followed by miraculous outpourings of God's blessing; it is honest about the stories and the realities of the world.
Lucado, outside of this book in 2004, made remarks about homosexuality that he later apologized for in 2021 when people objected to him acting as guest pastor at Washington National Cathedral.
I include this information in this review because I believe it's important to consume media knowing the whole picture of the creation and creator.
Lucado, outside of this book in 2004, made remarks about homosexuality that he later apologized for in 2021 when people objected to him acting as guest pastor at Washington National Cathedral.
I include this information in this review because I believe it's important to consume media knowing the whole picture of the creation and creator.
February 24, 2019
Sad to see this one come to an end. I read this book in high school and out of all the Max Lucado books I’ve read, this one stuck with me. Not in the way that I could ever have told you what the main point was or why it struck me. I just remembered it covered a day in the life of Jesus and it made a significant, positive, impact on my life at that time. So when it showed up in like new condition in a box of donated books I knew I had to read it again.
There is no one outstanding theme besides the love of God. That Jesus came down from heaven and walked among us. That He loves us through our densest times, extends unfathonable grace, and would do it all over again for just me. Even me.
There is no one outstanding theme besides the love of God. That Jesus came down from heaven and walked among us. That He loves us through our densest times, extends unfathonable grace, and would do it all over again for just me. Even me.
February 18, 2018
I'm not sure what I expected to read in Max Lucado's books; maybe a retelling of Bible stories that I grew up with as a child, maybe a book of life lessons. What I got was both; and it was neither. His story telling makes these verses cope to life like they never did for me as a kid. His insights of the Biblical passages don't lay on the guilt, but they do reflect the love. I feel like Im talking and listening to a friend one on one when I read his books. i also feel like there's a third Person in the room.
November 4, 2020
Pastor Lucado has a wonderful God-given ability to take the holy and make it every day for anyone to understand. He has taken God's perfection and brought to us so we can experience the holy, the meek, the gracious, and the glorious. Jesus' humanity is clear, along with his divinity. I am grateful for this brief view of God's humanity. There is much to learn from Christ, his experiences, and his choices of one day. Who he was and who he is all tied together in a heavenly bow for all of the world to see. Yes, definitely worth the read.
January 20, 2018
Max Lucado is a gifted writer. He pulls you in instantly with his descriptive and inspiring words. I am left feeling closer to the Lord because of his bones-deep understanding of the Gospel. He has a way of making the Bible come to life. Jesus really does understand, literally, how we feel when we are going through a hard trial! If you are going through something really tough right now, I highly recommend this book!
June 30, 2017
The first half of the book was excellent! I was moved, cried, reflected, I was engaged with every word. Sadly the 2nd half was not as profound. There were very good sections and some which lost my attention altogether. Overall, a good read and if you've gone through some stuff like I have it is therapeutic.
September 10, 2018
I’ve read a couple of Max Lucado’s books and have enjoyed them. I typically do not care for this genre of books but this author has a way of telling a story about a very human Jesus while avoiding the typical “bible-thumping” and fear-based approach many preachers feel the need to use. Religion might not leave such a bad taste if more preachers used this approach.
February 16, 2018
I have been searching for some sort of technology based book to work through each morning during my devotionals. I've heard of Max Lucado many times, but haven't picked up a book of his before. I was very impressed with this particular book because each chapter had something new. It gave me a new perspective on the incredible God I serve.
December 7, 2020
Another great book by Lucado
Enjoyable and easy to read and cogitate on. His study guides at the end provide ample references for deeper study.
I feel in the eye of a storm right now, but am reminded that Jesus will walk thru hell or high water to save. It’s the best message of all time and so needed in 2020.
Enjoyable and easy to read and cogitate on. His study guides at the end provide ample references for deeper study.
I feel in the eye of a storm right now, but am reminded that Jesus will walk thru hell or high water to save. It’s the best message of all time and so needed in 2020.
January 25, 2021
Este libro fue mi acompañante mientras me encontraba con COVID. Entendí que Jesús sabía lo que yo pasaba por que el fue hombre, y lo hizo para entender lo que pasamos. Cada página fue ilustró a un Dios comprensible y atento. También me ayudo a entender como pasar mi tiempo y en que cosas enfocarme.
July 16, 2021
Max Lucado is one of my favorite Catholic/Christen writers. We all face storms. Max reminds us there is hope and answers in our storms! My favorite chapter lest we forget who’s who in this relationship. It say chapter 17 but the numbers say chapter 18. Some times we just need a reminder of all God is, does, and does not do! I loved this book!
January 28, 2023
Max Lucado is a brilliant and beautiful author. I loved gentle thunder so I thought I would this to keep reading his work. I definitely love Jesus more after reading this. Yet there wasn’t much theme. It was filled with beautiful stories and counsel but I couldn’t find the main theme as much as I thought I would. Still overall a wonderful work from Lucado.
February 12, 2024
All of Lucado’s books are uplifting and help you dive into what it means to have a relationship with the Savior of the world. This one is no exception. The only critique I have is that the chapters were very short in comparison with some of his later written books, and the topics were a little shallow and saccharine. But maybe that’s what made it good?
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