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Glory Days: Living Your Promised Land Life Now
Keep walking. This may be the day your Jericho walls come down.
We all face them. Strongholds with a strong hold on our lives. Roadblocks to our joy. Obstacles in our marriages. Fortresses of fear blocking us from peace. How can we bring down these walls that keep us from the future God promises?
Remember the story of Joshua and the battle of Jericho? Those were some formidable foes and big barriers.
Max Lucado says the book of Joshua is in the bible to remind us of one thing: God Fights For Us! We can overcome, because He has already overcome.
We were not made to stand in the shadow of our walls and quake. We were made to stand on top of Jericho's rubble and conquer. We win, because God's already won.
Need a new battle plan for life? Keep walking, keep believing. These may be your Glory Days.
We all face them. Strongholds with a strong hold on our lives. Roadblocks to our joy. Obstacles in our marriages. Fortresses of fear blocking us from peace. How can we bring down these walls that keep us from the future God promises?
Remember the story of Joshua and the battle of Jericho? Those were some formidable foes and big barriers.
Max Lucado says the book of Joshua is in the bible to remind us of one thing: God Fights For Us! We can overcome, because He has already overcome.
We were not made to stand in the shadow of our walls and quake. We were made to stand on top of Jericho's rubble and conquer. We win, because God's already won.
Need a new battle plan for life? Keep walking, keep believing. These may be your Glory Days.
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First published September 15, 2015
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August 14, 2015
I don't believe there is one Max Lucado book that I've read that hasn't changed my life in some way or another. They all just seem to speak to me in the moment that I am experiencing and offer hope to what I am dealing with, almost as if God is speaking to me, through the words Max shares between the cover. Glory Days is certainly no different. It is a book that deals with getting us out of the hum drums of our lives and into seeing all the blessings and goodness that come from realizing who we are in Jesus. Taking along the for the journey, the Book of Joshua, each chapter walks us through two very different scenarios from the Bible. The first chronicles what went wrong with the Israelites as they followed Moses through the Exodus from Egypt. How they whined and complained along the way, at times following God and other times, defying Him. They would not see the promised land that they spent 40 years wandering around looking for.
On the other hand, Joshua who took up after Moses died, did in fact not only cross over into the promised land God had spoken of, but Joshua followed God without any doubt. It is this same scenario that showcases how we are either held back by our own insecurities, doubts and fears, like the Israelites or through our rock solid faith, we push forward, believing in the unfailing promises of God and move on to our Glory Days in this life. As always Max illustrates each chapter in our spiritual walk of faith or doubt with classic stories that bring the reader right into the chapter with things we can relate to, pet ownership, raising children, dealing with loss, illness and even watching the events of 9/11.
This book is amazing because not only does it walk us alongside a practical example from modern day life, but Max also shares a section from the book of Joshua in how the people were successful based on what they were doing, how they were living their life at the time, and even how God can use someone with a less than perfect past like Rahab, to bring about the salvation of her family when the entire city was leveled, simply for having the faith to believe in a God she hadn't seen before, but knew existed by the reputation of what He had done up to this point. Stories go a long way, and remember that all Joshua had to go by were the first 5 books of the Bible, with the last in the process of being completed, but he relied on it, body, mind, heart and soul and received the greatest reward in his life for it.
I received Glory Days by Max Lucado compliments of Thomas Nelson Publishers and Litfuse Publicity for my honest review. I did not receive any monetary compensation for a favorable review aside from a free copy of this book and the opinions contained here are strictly my own. This book will show you how to have the life you always wanted as a Christian, to learn to live your life fighting from victory and not for victory for the battle has already been won by Jesus. How to live a life knowing that better days are ahead and how to overcome rejection by understanding what it means to be a child of God. This book also teaches you how to change those negative mindsets we often make permanent in our life and how to understand the right voice to listen to instead of the wrong one. It leads us to make better choices in our spiritual life and leads us to a great fulfillment of the future God has laid out just for us, if we are only willing to take that first step of faith. Well worth all 5 out of 5 stars and the perfect gift for anyone struggling with self worth or self esteem issues.
On the other hand, Joshua who took up after Moses died, did in fact not only cross over into the promised land God had spoken of, but Joshua followed God without any doubt. It is this same scenario that showcases how we are either held back by our own insecurities, doubts and fears, like the Israelites or through our rock solid faith, we push forward, believing in the unfailing promises of God and move on to our Glory Days in this life. As always Max illustrates each chapter in our spiritual walk of faith or doubt with classic stories that bring the reader right into the chapter with things we can relate to, pet ownership, raising children, dealing with loss, illness and even watching the events of 9/11.
This book is amazing because not only does it walk us alongside a practical example from modern day life, but Max also shares a section from the book of Joshua in how the people were successful based on what they were doing, how they were living their life at the time, and even how God can use someone with a less than perfect past like Rahab, to bring about the salvation of her family when the entire city was leveled, simply for having the faith to believe in a God she hadn't seen before, but knew existed by the reputation of what He had done up to this point. Stories go a long way, and remember that all Joshua had to go by were the first 5 books of the Bible, with the last in the process of being completed, but he relied on it, body, mind, heart and soul and received the greatest reward in his life for it.
I received Glory Days by Max Lucado compliments of Thomas Nelson Publishers and Litfuse Publicity for my honest review. I did not receive any monetary compensation for a favorable review aside from a free copy of this book and the opinions contained here are strictly my own. This book will show you how to have the life you always wanted as a Christian, to learn to live your life fighting from victory and not for victory for the battle has already been won by Jesus. How to live a life knowing that better days are ahead and how to overcome rejection by understanding what it means to be a child of God. This book also teaches you how to change those negative mindsets we often make permanent in our life and how to understand the right voice to listen to instead of the wrong one. It leads us to make better choices in our spiritual life and leads us to a great fulfillment of the future God has laid out just for us, if we are only willing to take that first step of faith. Well worth all 5 out of 5 stars and the perfect gift for anyone struggling with self worth or self esteem issues.
May 2, 2016
I enjoy reading Max Lucado's books. He has a unique style of writing that simplifies the Bible making it current and easy to understand. In his latest, Glory Days, Max Lucado explores the book of Joshua and points out that with faith in God all things are possible. He compares and explains how our lives can mimic the Hebrews pilgrimage out of Egypt. If there is one thing to take away from this books it is that God Fights For Us! We can overcome, because He has already overcome. God has a promised land for all of us to claim as long as we have faith in Him.
January 17, 2018
Another one of Max Lucado's terrific books. Does an excellent job of explicating Scripture, and applying to contemporary issues and opportunities in life. This Audible narrator was also great; listened to at 1.25x speed without any problems or lost phrases/words.
August 8, 2015
About the Book:
The wilderness. Maybe you know it well.
The Israelites sure did. After all, they spent forty years wandering the desert. Victories were scarce. Progress was slow. They were free from Pharaoh but not free from fear. Saved but stuck.
Sounds a lot like midlife misery. Caught in a rut. Stalled out. Running on empty. Are you mired in the same?
You can name the day you became a Christian and escaped Egypt. But you can’t remember the last time you defeated a temptation or experienced an answered prayer. You’re fighting the same battles you fought the day you came to Christ. You’re out of Egypt, but Egypt’s not out of you.
Isn’t the Christian life supposed to be better than this?
Jesus offers abundant joy. Yet you live with oppressive grief. The epistles speak of grace. You shoulder guilt. You are more than a conqueror yet are commonly conquered by temptation or weaknesses.
But there’s good news. With God’s help you can close the gap between the person you are and the person you want to be. Like Joshua and the Israelites, you can move from a wilderness existence into a promised inheritance.
This is God’s vision for your life. You, at full throttle. You, as you were intended. You, as victor over the Jerichos and giants. You, minus the stumbles, hurts, and hate.
You and your Promised Land life.
New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado invites readers to leave the wilderness and discover a life defined by grace, refined by challenge, and aligned with a heavenly call. By studying the life of Joshua and the biblical book that bears his name, Lucado reveals God’s promises for every step and reminds readers that God still fights for them.
My Review:
A life that is just like it was the day before. The same old same old day in and day out. Routine is okay until routine seems like all you have. After years of being a Christian you are fighting the same battles you were at day one. You haven't seem to grow or bear any fruit, you are living a mundane unhappy unholy life going nowhere. Just as the Israelite's did in the 40 year circle so are you experiencing the same wilderness. The same dry, desert with no hope of bearing any fruit and you look up to the Heavens wondering when it is your turn at a joyful life, a Promised Land life.
Well look no further because Max Lucado in his latest, Glory Days will show you how to reach the same life the Israelites did after they came into the Promised Land. A life of milk and honey that elevated them into a place better than they had been previously. God can bring you into that long awaited precious life that knows no bounds. He can show you better than anyone what awaits you over that mountain.
With the Israelites as your guide, Max Lucado helps you fight your own personal Egypt and can show you how you too, can live a Promised Land life.
**Disclosure** This book was sent to me free of charge for my honest review from Litfuse Publicity.
The wilderness. Maybe you know it well.
The Israelites sure did. After all, they spent forty years wandering the desert. Victories were scarce. Progress was slow. They were free from Pharaoh but not free from fear. Saved but stuck.
Sounds a lot like midlife misery. Caught in a rut. Stalled out. Running on empty. Are you mired in the same?
You can name the day you became a Christian and escaped Egypt. But you can’t remember the last time you defeated a temptation or experienced an answered prayer. You’re fighting the same battles you fought the day you came to Christ. You’re out of Egypt, but Egypt’s not out of you.
Isn’t the Christian life supposed to be better than this?
Jesus offers abundant joy. Yet you live with oppressive grief. The epistles speak of grace. You shoulder guilt. You are more than a conqueror yet are commonly conquered by temptation or weaknesses.
But there’s good news. With God’s help you can close the gap between the person you are and the person you want to be. Like Joshua and the Israelites, you can move from a wilderness existence into a promised inheritance.
This is God’s vision for your life. You, at full throttle. You, as you were intended. You, as victor over the Jerichos and giants. You, minus the stumbles, hurts, and hate.
You and your Promised Land life.
New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado invites readers to leave the wilderness and discover a life defined by grace, refined by challenge, and aligned with a heavenly call. By studying the life of Joshua and the biblical book that bears his name, Lucado reveals God’s promises for every step and reminds readers that God still fights for them.
My Review:
A life that is just like it was the day before. The same old same old day in and day out. Routine is okay until routine seems like all you have. After years of being a Christian you are fighting the same battles you were at day one. You haven't seem to grow or bear any fruit, you are living a mundane unhappy unholy life going nowhere. Just as the Israelite's did in the 40 year circle so are you experiencing the same wilderness. The same dry, desert with no hope of bearing any fruit and you look up to the Heavens wondering when it is your turn at a joyful life, a Promised Land life.
Well look no further because Max Lucado in his latest, Glory Days will show you how to reach the same life the Israelites did after they came into the Promised Land. A life of milk and honey that elevated them into a place better than they had been previously. God can bring you into that long awaited precious life that knows no bounds. He can show you better than anyone what awaits you over that mountain.
With the Israelites as your guide, Max Lucado helps you fight your own personal Egypt and can show you how you too, can live a Promised Land life.
**Disclosure** This book was sent to me free of charge for my honest review from Litfuse Publicity.
June 28, 2019
After having just felt like I needed to read through Joshua again, this book came at the perfect time for me since it centers on the story shared in that book of the Bible. I found it to be very insightful and encouraging and would highly recommend reading it in tandem with or right after going through the book of Joshua for yourself. Max shares a bunch of great lessons gleaned from that book and shows you how to apply them to your own life in order to start living out your own glory days. Definitely one worth checking out!
Favorite Quote: “When God said ‘Follow the Ark’ he was saying ‘follow me’. God lead the way. Not soldiers, not Joshua, not engineers and their plans or special forces and their equipment. When it came time to pass through the impassable waters God’s plan was simple: trust me.”
Favorite Quote: “When God said ‘Follow the Ark’ he was saying ‘follow me’. God lead the way. Not soldiers, not Joshua, not engineers and their plans or special forces and their equipment. When it came time to pass through the impassable waters God’s plan was simple: trust me.”
December 25, 2019
The book’s subtitle (Living your promised land life now) sounded uncomfortably similar to the prosperity-gospel heresy of Joel Osteen. However, because of the author’s reputation, I gave it a chance. I’m so thankful I did.
Lucado explores, explains, and applies the narrative of Joshua to God’s present-day children. He does so in a way that is faithful to the historical text and illustrates the God-orchestrated unity of the scripture for His people, both ancient and present.
I intend to reread the book before going on to another. Scanning my notes as I write this review, I see much to encourage Christians, especially those (like me) who are facing challenges and feeling discouraged.
Lucado explores, explains, and applies the narrative of Joshua to God’s present-day children. He does so in a way that is faithful to the historical text and illustrates the God-orchestrated unity of the scripture for His people, both ancient and present.
I intend to reread the book before going on to another. Scanning my notes as I write this review, I see much to encourage Christians, especially those (like me) who are facing challenges and feeling discouraged.
March 12, 2020
There hasn't been a book, written by Max Lucado, that hasn't impacted me or changed my views in some way. This was one of those as well.
Max has this amazing ability to write about (part of) the Bible and/or God in such an easy and understandable way that it just makes sense.
God really has blessed him with this gift/talent. I hope to read more of his books.
Max has this amazing ability to write about (part of) the Bible and/or God in such an easy and understandable way that it just makes sense.
God really has blessed him with this gift/talent. I hope to read more of his books.
July 15, 2020
Max Lucado’s books are on point with everyday Christian living topics in a relatable, realistic, but Biblical manner. Glory Days chronicles the life of Joshua and an apt reminder that there are better days ahead!
February 11, 2017
A beautiful walk through Joshua highlighting the importance and power of this book and what it has to teach us about our God.
November 26, 2017
Eye Opening on God’s Grace
This book presents amazing examples of God’s grace and love for us. His design for how He wants us to live.
This book presents amazing examples of God’s grace and love for us. His design for how He wants us to live.
March 15, 2019
'k Blijf erbij dat Max een heel fijne man is en dat hij heel fijne, begrijpelijke boeken schrijft met herkenbare situaties en vragen waar je over na blijft denken. Vond het vooral frappant dat het eerste hoofdstuk wat ik las precies overeen kwam met de preek die ik de zondag ervoor had gehoord. Dat soort dingen blijven bijzonder! Een mooi boek over het 'goede leven' en wat het bijbelboek Jozua precies inhoudt. De studievragen achterin zijn ook ideaal voor het voorbereiden van bijbelstudies, trouwens.
February 2, 2021
⭐⭐⭐
Glory Days by Max Lucado takes you through the book of Joshua and presents familiar stories in a way that makes it nice to be reminded.
"Many Christians view their conversation as something like a carwash: You go in a filthy clunker, you come out with your sins washed away - a cleansed clunker. But conversion is more than a removal of sin. Its a deposit of power."
Glory Days by Max Lucado takes you through the book of Joshua and presents familiar stories in a way that makes it nice to be reminded.
"Many Christians view their conversation as something like a carwash: You go in a filthy clunker, you come out with your sins washed away - a cleansed clunker. But conversion is more than a removal of sin. Its a deposit of power."
January 24, 2018
Días de Gloria
No hay lugar a dudas que los libros de Max Lucado lo sorprenden más de lo que se espera. Un recorrido por el libro de Josué y la aplicación que podemos hacer sobre esos pasajes en nuestras vidas. Definitivamente que llevarán a comprender que vivimos Días de Gloria. Altamente recomendado.
No hay lugar a dudas que los libros de Max Lucado lo sorprenden más de lo que se espera. Un recorrido por el libro de Josué y la aplicación que podemos hacer sobre esos pasajes en nuestras vidas. Definitivamente que llevarán a comprender que vivimos Días de Gloria. Altamente recomendado.
May 31, 2025
When I started this book, I was a little apprehensive about the title. Could this be a Lucado version of the prosperity gospel? When I got into the study and realized that it was the authors Bible Study of Joshua. The children of Israel were commanded to enter the promised land, and God would be with them. He also goes into the New Testament and shows us how he is with us and enables us through the Holy Spirit. There is no prosperity gospel here, just the faithful promises of God.
September 17, 2015
Over the years, I've read a number of books by Max Lucado. I return to this author time and again because he is relatable and possesses an uncanny ability for pointing out the relevance of scripture in today's life. With his latest book, Max steps his readers through the book of Joshua – encouraging us to stop wandering in the wilderness and to move into our Promised Land — to live in our Glory Days.
Of the many lessons this book holds, my favorites were recorded in chapters 3, 6, 9 and 13. I was nodding my head in agreement as Max Lucado expounded upon the critical importance of biblical literacy. In it's simplicity, chapter 3 is a plea to the church to return to the Bible and into communion with God through prayer; sighting that we would benefit with both spiritual growth and blessings. Chapters 6, 9, and 13 all relate to trusting God in one way or another. Trusting Him to see us through challenges, relying on his promise to provide, and trusting Him to have a unique purpose for our lives. You will find the entire book has personal applications--chapter 13 stood out as a great tool for ministry leaders because it speaks about people finding their unique giftedness for work and service.
Max Lucado writes in such a way that you feel like you are casually unpacking the book of Joshua with him over a cup of coffee. Due to his amiable writing style and the valuable insights he offers, I believe this book will appeal to a wide audience. Furthermore, Glory Days has a similar format to Before Amen with it's "Questions for Reflection" making it a great choice for book clubs. At times, I felt his take-away message came close to the "identify and conquer your giants" message I've heard associated with David and Goliath's story. In addition, occasionally Max's humor or the stories he incorporated missed the mark for me. Yet as a whole, I enjoyed the author's teachings and I feel the book is a valuable investment.
I received this book free as a member of the Family Christian Blogger program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 “Guides Concerning the use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
Of the many lessons this book holds, my favorites were recorded in chapters 3, 6, 9 and 13. I was nodding my head in agreement as Max Lucado expounded upon the critical importance of biblical literacy. In it's simplicity, chapter 3 is a plea to the church to return to the Bible and into communion with God through prayer; sighting that we would benefit with both spiritual growth and blessings. Chapters 6, 9, and 13 all relate to trusting God in one way or another. Trusting Him to see us through challenges, relying on his promise to provide, and trusting Him to have a unique purpose for our lives. You will find the entire book has personal applications--chapter 13 stood out as a great tool for ministry leaders because it speaks about people finding their unique giftedness for work and service.
Max Lucado writes in such a way that you feel like you are casually unpacking the book of Joshua with him over a cup of coffee. Due to his amiable writing style and the valuable insights he offers, I believe this book will appeal to a wide audience. Furthermore, Glory Days has a similar format to Before Amen with it's "Questions for Reflection" making it a great choice for book clubs. At times, I felt his take-away message came close to the "identify and conquer your giants" message I've heard associated with David and Goliath's story. In addition, occasionally Max's humor or the stories he incorporated missed the mark for me. Yet as a whole, I enjoyed the author's teachings and I feel the book is a valuable investment.
I received this book free as a member of the Family Christian Blogger program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 “Guides Concerning the use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
January 23, 2017
This book was such an amazing blessing to me. It was the right book at the perfect time in my life. I thoroughly enjoyed it, was challenged, and overwhelmed by the courageous truths inspired here by the book of Joshua. This book has encouraged me in a weak area of my life...in taking those big, courageous steps of faith in my life.
Max parallels the Israelites marching into the promised land of Canaan with our own promised land living...grace living...that few of us ever have the courage to accept fully. Max reminds us of the great God we serve...He is no weakling. He is a promise keeper. And we have every opportunity for the same promised land living the Israelites lived right now! We can walk without fear, we can pray audaciously, and we can live confidantly in our Mighty Savior.
“God is the victor. I don't wage war on my own. He is the commander. Jerichoes fall. Giants fall. Kings and evil fall. Satan falls.”
“This is your inheritance: more victory than defeat, more joy than sadness, more hope than despair. These days are Glory Days”
I have felt an overwhelming shift in my faith since reading this book. My faith is stronger, my joy is greater, and my trust is certain in the God who fights the battles for me. This book has not changed my life *for* me...it has inspired me to be brave and courageous, living out in the faith I already had, leaning on God's faithfulness and His soveriengty. And those times when my heart forgets, reading this book again of what God did for the Israelites reminds my heart that I don't face the battlefield on my own. The battle is the Lord's! :) Everyone should read this book!
Max parallels the Israelites marching into the promised land of Canaan with our own promised land living...grace living...that few of us ever have the courage to accept fully. Max reminds us of the great God we serve...He is no weakling. He is a promise keeper. And we have every opportunity for the same promised land living the Israelites lived right now! We can walk without fear, we can pray audaciously, and we can live confidantly in our Mighty Savior.
“God is the victor. I don't wage war on my own. He is the commander. Jerichoes fall. Giants fall. Kings and evil fall. Satan falls.”
“This is your inheritance: more victory than defeat, more joy than sadness, more hope than despair. These days are Glory Days”
I have felt an overwhelming shift in my faith since reading this book. My faith is stronger, my joy is greater, and my trust is certain in the God who fights the battles for me. This book has not changed my life *for* me...it has inspired me to be brave and courageous, living out in the faith I already had, leaning on God's faithfulness and His soveriengty. And those times when my heart forgets, reading this book again of what God did for the Israelites reminds my heart that I don't face the battlefield on my own. The battle is the Lord's! :) Everyone should read this book!
August 10, 2015
Max Lucado explores the book of Joshua in a very personal way. He points out that with faith in God all things are possible. He compares and explains how our lives can mimic the Hebrews pilgrimage out of Egypt. Their bondage in Egypt represents how we are held in bondage by our sin. Crossing the Red Sea illustrates how we are washed free of all sin from our old life and offered a brand new life with Salvation.
In the wilderness the Hebrews were free of slavery from the Pharaoh, but the were still enslaved to fear. Many Christians are just chugging along. Do they put their full faith in God? Do you take the leap and trust God will catch you or do you take that leap and know God will either catch you or let you fly?
What kind of Christian do you want to be?
Wow what a book!!!
Yes, it has opened my eyes and heart.
When I started reading this book I felt that God was showing me that I was still in the wilderness walking in circles and it was time to take the next step. This is a perfect book for a bible study in a group or alone. Yes, I will pass this book along to Bro. Chad and suggest we have a bible study on it.
This book is well written and references scriptures in the bible to back up the ideas put forth. It's designed to be easily read. It begins with the explanations of what the Promised Land is and each section explains how to go about reaching it.
I received this book from Litfuse and the publisher for a honest review without bias or outside influence as stated above. I want to thank them for this privilege and opportunity.
In the wilderness the Hebrews were free of slavery from the Pharaoh, but the were still enslaved to fear. Many Christians are just chugging along. Do they put their full faith in God? Do you take the leap and trust God will catch you or do you take that leap and know God will either catch you or let you fly?
What kind of Christian do you want to be?
Wow what a book!!!
Yes, it has opened my eyes and heart.
When I started reading this book I felt that God was showing me that I was still in the wilderness walking in circles and it was time to take the next step. This is a perfect book for a bible study in a group or alone. Yes, I will pass this book along to Bro. Chad and suggest we have a bible study on it.
This book is well written and references scriptures in the bible to back up the ideas put forth. It's designed to be easily read. It begins with the explanations of what the Promised Land is and each section explains how to go about reaching it.
I received this book from Litfuse and the publisher for a honest review without bias or outside influence as stated above. I want to thank them for this privilege and opportunity.
April 27, 2020
It has been years since I read a Max Lucado book. Years ago, I must of read the majority of these. The book is well written, and easy to read. It flows well. It is not a book of scholarly insights, or even deep insights. It is a book that wades near the surface, but with that said, there is still something to learn. Sometimes the insights are helpful in learning the book of Joshua, and of course, there are always good stories that can be used as lessons in each chapter. But other times, Max jumps from the Joshua text into a general themed lesson. One of the strengths of Max's books is that they are encouraging. You almost feel that Max has never had a negative thought in his life. This can be a strong blessing from the book. Sometimes people need to hear positive words spoken about them. Overall the book is not that bad although I was looking for some deeper insight in the Joshua but that’s just me. I did learn a lot, and the author did a good job in highlighting practical themes in the book that can be shared with the average reader. For the amount of time that this book took to finish, it was a good read and helped in the preaching process.
January 4, 2019
Author Max Lucado shares with readers the spiritual journey from the book of Joshua in the Bible. The book provides a deep dive into the Scripture and relatable stories from today to tie in those teachings. Glory Days explains that their are great days ahead for all of us, we just need to be reminded of successes in the past and set ourselves for similar success through following his lessons and having a god focused mind.
Favorite chapter in the book is YOU be YOU. One of the verses he shares is the following.
Galatians 6:4-5 The Message (MSG)
4-5 Make a careful exploration of who you are and the work you have been given, and then sink yourself into that. Don’t be impressed with yourself. Don’t compare yourself with others. Each of you must take responsibility for doing the creative best you can with your own life.
There are many learnings in the book. This book is not light reading, it will take an investment in time and may also require opening up a Bible to review some of the verses.
Good book, I recommend!
Favorite chapter in the book is YOU be YOU. One of the verses he shares is the following.
Galatians 6:4-5 The Message (MSG)
4-5 Make a careful exploration of who you are and the work you have been given, and then sink yourself into that. Don’t be impressed with yourself. Don’t compare yourself with others. Each of you must take responsibility for doing the creative best you can with your own life.
There are many learnings in the book. This book is not light reading, it will take an investment in time and may also require opening up a Bible to review some of the verses.
Good book, I recommend!
August 27, 2016
This review is also posted on Book by Book.
With the same ease and accessibility I have seen the few other Max Lucado books I’ve read, Glory Days: Living Your Promised Land Life Now addresses the topic of living the life God intends for all believers. Lucado walks through the book of Joshua, highlighting significant events and moments that hold relevant lessons for living in the truth of God’s promises. While reading Glory Days, I found many of his points valuable and worth noting and appreciated the overall message of the book. I think any Christian could find Lucado’s new book beneficial and encouraging and would recommend it.
Thanks to LitFuse Publicity Group, I received a copy of Glory Days and the opportunity to provide an honest review. I was not required to write a positive review, and all the opinions I have expressed are my own.
With the same ease and accessibility I have seen the few other Max Lucado books I’ve read, Glory Days: Living Your Promised Land Life Now addresses the topic of living the life God intends for all believers. Lucado walks through the book of Joshua, highlighting significant events and moments that hold relevant lessons for living in the truth of God’s promises. While reading Glory Days, I found many of his points valuable and worth noting and appreciated the overall message of the book. I think any Christian could find Lucado’s new book beneficial and encouraging and would recommend it.
Thanks to LitFuse Publicity Group, I received a copy of Glory Days and the opportunity to provide an honest review. I was not required to write a positive review, and all the opinions I have expressed are my own.
July 4, 2018
Don't Fight Your Battles Alone
I should have read this sooner. I picked it up once, only to put it down, and later picked it up again and read the whole book through cover to cover (not in one sitting).
This book takes us through the book of Joshua, where the Israelites finally come into the Promised Land. It shows how God fought for them and will still fight for us in this day and age. It is called "Glory Days" because the Israelites have triumph over their enemies. It is a good book to read when we need something positive in our lives, something to cheer about, the way the Israelites did when the walls of Jericho fell down.
Max Lucado uses a good balance of scripture and examples (both Biblical and contemporary). If you have a challenge to overcome, this is the book for you. Maybe you will be like the Israelites and be in your "Glory Days."
I should have read this sooner. I picked it up once, only to put it down, and later picked it up again and read the whole book through cover to cover (not in one sitting).
This book takes us through the book of Joshua, where the Israelites finally come into the Promised Land. It shows how God fought for them and will still fight for us in this day and age. It is called "Glory Days" because the Israelites have triumph over their enemies. It is a good book to read when we need something positive in our lives, something to cheer about, the way the Israelites did when the walls of Jericho fell down.
Max Lucado uses a good balance of scripture and examples (both Biblical and contemporary). If you have a challenge to overcome, this is the book for you. Maybe you will be like the Israelites and be in your "Glory Days."
December 23, 2017
A study of the book of Joshua, with modern-day examples of the life lessons in the voice of Max Lucado, this book challenges you to take God at his word and to step out on faith, putting the promises of God into action. It's easy for the contemporary Old Testament reader to think of a book like Joshua as being outdated and disconnected from life in the 21st century. However, Lucado excels at revealing just how relevant and timeless this story really is by drawing clear parallels between the obstacles that Joshua's people faced and the trials of faith that we face today. With 16 chapters, this book could cover your morning devotional time for a couple of weeks and would make a great accompaniment as you read through the book of Joshua yourself.
April 30, 2023
This book by Max Lucado in regards to the Old Testament book of Joshua is very insightful. I need to go back and re-read it in able to gather all the good information he provides.
Much of the information is applicable to today's world, even though the book of Joshua is a very bloody and warlike book as Mr. Lucado explains at the end of the book. We must overlook, or I should say ignore, a lot of the bloodshed and warring and look at the fact that Joshua obeyed the Lord in what He told Joshua to do or not do. As you will see by reading the book, when Joshua disobeyed the Lord there were dire consequences; but, when Joshua obeyed the Lord there were excellent and favorable results for Joshua and his people.
Much of the information is applicable to today's world, even though the book of Joshua is a very bloody and warlike book as Mr. Lucado explains at the end of the book. We must overlook, or I should say ignore, a lot of the bloodshed and warring and look at the fact that Joshua obeyed the Lord in what He told Joshua to do or not do. As you will see by reading the book, when Joshua disobeyed the Lord there were dire consequences; but, when Joshua obeyed the Lord there were excellent and favorable results for Joshua and his people.
February 18, 2024
This is an interesting book that provides a study on the book of Joshua of the Old Testament saying that the Israelites aren’t the only ones with a Promised Land. We also have our own Promised Land to claim and occupy. I appreciate this book since I think it’s good to read it at my stage in life. If you’re looking to study the Bible and you don’t know where to start, maybe you can try this book.
October 7, 2017
Encourage yourself with this book
I don't always enjoy books that are extracted from a book in the Bible. Sometimes they seen to manipulate the real meaning ,but Lucado does a great job if giving the truth of what happened and then drawing out great applications to readers. He tells great stories, is a master at using memorable phrases, and inspires without being flippant.
I don't always enjoy books that are extracted from a book in the Bible. Sometimes they seen to manipulate the real meaning ,but Lucado does a great job if giving the truth of what happened and then drawing out great applications to readers. He tells great stories, is a master at using memorable phrases, and inspires without being flippant.
March 16, 2018
How the Israelites claimed the land that God gave them.
This is a wonderful commentary on the book of Joshua. It tells how God provides for and fights for His people. They didnot have to conquer the Promised Land, they had only toclaim and posses it. It also tells of the blessings of God when we obey Him and the cost of disobedience.
This is a wonderful commentary on the book of Joshua. It tells how God provides for and fights for His people. They didnot have to conquer the Promised Land, they had only toclaim and posses it. It also tells of the blessings of God when we obey Him and the cost of disobedience.
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October 2, 2020
Adoration has been my focus this year. To spend an entire year with one particular word shaping interactions and focus can be a challenging thing. I specifically chose Adoration this year because I knew it needed to be a deeper focus area for me. I also knew that if I didn't make it a focus area I would quickly slip into old habits.
Now that it is October and I have a clearer head I think it's time to fess up. Over the summer I walked away from adoring God. In his newest book Glory Days, Max Lucado says that 11% of Christians describe their days as glory days. "Nearly nine out of ten believers, in other words, languish in the wilderness. Saved? Yes. Empowered? No. They waste away in the worst of ways- in the Land of In-Between." Being honest means I have to share with you that this summer I was again stuck in the in between.
Moving as quickly as we did to the mountains meant leaving behind the house we had owned for about 10 years. We still own that house today, and although we have good renters who are taking great care of it, our former property manager had lead us to believe that our renters would be purchasing the house over the summer. I couldn't help but count down the months and my hope soared with every tiny bit of news about the progress towards finally selling the house.....news that was all lies.
This house has been a source of anxiety, fear, frustration and bad memories for me. Distance has brought up old wounds and deep hurts and many of those memories are attached to our former house and town. The cruelty of a promise not kept was translated by me into a betrayal from God. Of course, it was no such thing, feelings betray us all the time, changing our perspective on the truth God lays right in front of us. The reality is, when we are wounded by someone it is hard to pay them a compliment, and adoration feels like compliments some days.
As I sat in the in between holding my breath wanting so desperately to have my most anxious and serious of prayers answered the lies from years past crept up. The voice in my heart told me God is not for you, He doesn't care, he doesn't want to provide for your needs.
"Storms are coming your way. Winds will howl, your boat will be tossed, and you will have a choice. Will you hear Christ or the crisis? Heed the promises of Scripture or the noise of the storm? Glory Days require an ongoing trust in God's Word. Wilderness people trust Scripture just enough to escape Egypt. Canaan dwellers, on the other hand, make the Bible their go-to book for life. "
I'm disappointed to tell you that just as Lucado describes the Israelites here, my faith these past few months has been one of just getting out of Egypt. Thankfully though, God is so much bigger than my human flaws. Even when I lost hope my Provider moved mightly. Our house is not yet sold, and it will be over a year before this process is completed at the minimum. Still, miraculously, financial stress has been lightened tremendously, we are now in an honest agreement, and God has proved yet again (although I in no way deserve it) He is FOR me, even when it doesn't feel like it.
I'm striving these days to live the Glory Days and not to sit in the in between, the wilderness. For me, Adoration is a large part of that, just as being reminded by those much wiser than me that the Glory Days exist. Lucado shows us how following the example of Joshua will help us boldly live there.
Now that it is October and I have a clearer head I think it's time to fess up. Over the summer I walked away from adoring God. In his newest book Glory Days, Max Lucado says that 11% of Christians describe their days as glory days. "Nearly nine out of ten believers, in other words, languish in the wilderness. Saved? Yes. Empowered? No. They waste away in the worst of ways- in the Land of In-Between." Being honest means I have to share with you that this summer I was again stuck in the in between.
Moving as quickly as we did to the mountains meant leaving behind the house we had owned for about 10 years. We still own that house today, and although we have good renters who are taking great care of it, our former property manager had lead us to believe that our renters would be purchasing the house over the summer. I couldn't help but count down the months and my hope soared with every tiny bit of news about the progress towards finally selling the house.....news that was all lies.
This house has been a source of anxiety, fear, frustration and bad memories for me. Distance has brought up old wounds and deep hurts and many of those memories are attached to our former house and town. The cruelty of a promise not kept was translated by me into a betrayal from God. Of course, it was no such thing, feelings betray us all the time, changing our perspective on the truth God lays right in front of us. The reality is, when we are wounded by someone it is hard to pay them a compliment, and adoration feels like compliments some days.
As I sat in the in between holding my breath wanting so desperately to have my most anxious and serious of prayers answered the lies from years past crept up. The voice in my heart told me God is not for you, He doesn't care, he doesn't want to provide for your needs.
"Storms are coming your way. Winds will howl, your boat will be tossed, and you will have a choice. Will you hear Christ or the crisis? Heed the promises of Scripture or the noise of the storm? Glory Days require an ongoing trust in God's Word. Wilderness people trust Scripture just enough to escape Egypt. Canaan dwellers, on the other hand, make the Bible their go-to book for life. "
I'm disappointed to tell you that just as Lucado describes the Israelites here, my faith these past few months has been one of just getting out of Egypt. Thankfully though, God is so much bigger than my human flaws. Even when I lost hope my Provider moved mightly. Our house is not yet sold, and it will be over a year before this process is completed at the minimum. Still, miraculously, financial stress has been lightened tremendously, we are now in an honest agreement, and God has proved yet again (although I in no way deserve it) He is FOR me, even when it doesn't feel like it.
I'm striving these days to live the Glory Days and not to sit in the in between, the wilderness. For me, Adoration is a large part of that, just as being reminded by those much wiser than me that the Glory Days exist. Lucado shows us how following the example of Joshua will help us boldly live there.
July 13, 2018
I don’t remember the first Max Lucado book I read as a high schooler, but I remember how it made me feel. And even today, after having read over twenty of his books and meeting him in person, Max Lucado still leaves me with the same feelings of peace, comfort and hope.
Notable quotes:
“ . . . God told Joshua, ‘Moses . . . is dead. Now therefore, arise’. . . We would take a different task. ‘Moses is dead. Now therefore, grieve . . . retreat . . . reorganize . . . find a therapist.’ But God said, ‘Now therefore, arise.’”
“Don’t measure your life by your ability; measure it by God’s. Even though you can’t forgive, God can. And since he can, you can. You can’t break the habit, but God can. Since he can, you can . . . And since you have access to every blessing of heaven, you, in time, will find strength.”
“But Jesus insisted. And Peter relented. ‘At your word I will let down the net’ (Luke 5:5). This was a moment of truth for Peter. He was saying, ‘I will try again, your way.’ When he did, the catch of fish was so great the boat nearly sank. Sometimes we just need to try again with Christ in the boat.”
“You’ll always face problems. But you don’t have to face them in the same way. Instead:
Immerse your mind in God-thoughts.
Turn a deaf ear to doubters.
Set your mind on a holy cause.”
“I want that kind of faith. Don’t you? The faith that turns to God in the darkest hour, praises God with the weakest body. The kind of faith that trusts in God’s promises. The kind of faith that presses an ink pen into an airplane napkin and declares, ‘Faith is a choice. And I choose faith.’”
I truly loved Rahab’s story the most. You go, girl.
Notable quotes:
“ . . . God told Joshua, ‘Moses . . . is dead. Now therefore, arise’. . . We would take a different task. ‘Moses is dead. Now therefore, grieve . . . retreat . . . reorganize . . . find a therapist.’ But God said, ‘Now therefore, arise.’”
“Don’t measure your life by your ability; measure it by God’s. Even though you can’t forgive, God can. And since he can, you can. You can’t break the habit, but God can. Since he can, you can . . . And since you have access to every blessing of heaven, you, in time, will find strength.”
“But Jesus insisted. And Peter relented. ‘At your word I will let down the net’ (Luke 5:5). This was a moment of truth for Peter. He was saying, ‘I will try again, your way.’ When he did, the catch of fish was so great the boat nearly sank. Sometimes we just need to try again with Christ in the boat.”
“You’ll always face problems. But you don’t have to face them in the same way. Instead:
Immerse your mind in God-thoughts.
Turn a deaf ear to doubters.
Set your mind on a holy cause.”
“I want that kind of faith. Don’t you? The faith that turns to God in the darkest hour, praises God with the weakest body. The kind of faith that trusts in God’s promises. The kind of faith that presses an ink pen into an airplane napkin and declares, ‘Faith is a choice. And I choose faith.’”
I truly loved Rahab’s story the most. You go, girl.
March 23, 2019
Uses the old testament book of Joshua as a backdrop for giving ideas about how to live a victorious my positive Christian life despite life and circumstances which present themselves and uses stories to illustrate his points. This book isn’t so bad I don’t always like to read religious books and I wouldn’t have read this one exactly look at it for a Bible study and I found some of the stories interesting specially the one about the mysteries visitor in the hospital room. I believe this occurs in about the second or third chapter. Max Lakato has a very real and practical way of presenting things so this book is definitely not a disappointment. And while it is a religious book I don’t consider it to be over dramatic. I have been reading different books and involved with being a committed Christian for many years so I have seen a lot of things that I would consider over done or just not very practical. This book is not one of those. I liked it. :-)
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