The Satisfied Soul: Showing the Supremacy of God in All of Life

by John Piper

If you want to understand more clearly the awesome majesty of God, this collection of one hundred twenty classic devotional readings by beloved pastor and author John Piper will reveal a deeper understanding of God and how to enjoy His involvement in every facet of life. Whether already intimately acquainted with Scripture or just beginning to experience the Bible's rich truths, readers will find their faith stirred and strengthened on a variety of topics, including traditional themes like anger, Satan, prayer, grace, worship, prayer, and heaven, as well as topics in the daily news like terrorism, media, racism, loving Muslims, marriage challenges, mental health, politics and voting, and much more.

Genres: Christian, Devotional, Theology, Christianity, Christian Living

432 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 2017

About the author

John Piper is founder and teacher of desiringGod.org and chancellor of Bethlehem College & Seminary. For 33 years, he served as senior pastor at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

He grew up in Greenville, South Carolina, and studied at Wheaton College, Fuller Theological Seminary (B.D.), and the University of Munich (D.theol.). For six years, he taught Biblical Studies at Bethel College in St. Paul, Minnesota, and in 1980 accepted the call to serve as pastor at Bethlehem.

John is the author of more than 50 books and more than 30 years of his preaching and teaching is available free at desiringGod.org. John and his wife, Noel, have four sons, one daughter, and twelve grandchildren.

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Reviews

[David Bruyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Far better than most devotional fare.

[Rod Innis · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very good devotional book. It has 120 short devotions. So you could take 120 days to read it if you read one a day. Somedays I read just one and other days I read several so I finished it sooner.

[Dr. David Steele · Rating 5 out of 5]

Christian devotionals are “a dime a dozen” these days. Many of these books are nothing more than warmed over self-help guides that prop up self-esteem and pulverize biblical authority. Like a tasty bowl of sugary cereal, they promise nutrition, but in the final analysis, they neglect the truth and leave readers starving.

John Piper’s devotional, The Satisfied Soul takes a different path. In typical fashion, Piper offers readers 120 daily meditations that strengthen, nourish, and challenge. These meditations are packed with Scriptural imperatives, warnings, and encouragements. Piper never skirts the truth – he celebrates it! Piper has a unique gift of blending pastoral admonition with prophetic proclamation. And at the center of his pastoral pleas is the rich message of the gospel.

I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review.

[Binsy · Rating 4 out of 5]

“In realising I cannot read many books, I will pour my limited scope into reading one book better than any other: the Bible. If I must read fewer of many books, then I will read more carefully the greatest book”. John Piper.
Books written by this Bible saturated man never disappoints!

[Cynthia Harris · Rating 4 out of 5]

So many highlight-able insights in this book - well worth reading. Provides clarification for believers and non-believers alike, of the nowadays distorted Biblical wisdom. For one, in these times of gender confusion I rather liked this from John Piper:

"God wrote manhood and womanhood on our hearts. Sin ruins the imprint without totally defacing it. It's sin that tells men to be heavy-handed oafs or passive wimps. It tells women to be coquettes or controllers. That is not God's imprint. Deeper down, men and women know it.

When God is not in the picture, the truth crops up in strange forms. ....... The truth that comes in the alien form of evolutionary psychology gets distorted. In combat for example, it is true that men aren't hard-wired to follow women into danger. But that's misleading. It's not that women are leading men into danger. The issue is, they are leading men.

Men aren't hard-wired to follow women, period. They are hard-wired to get in front of their women - between them and the bullets. They are hard-wired to lead their women out of danger and into safety. And women at their deepest and most honest selves, give profound assent to this noble impulse in good men. That is why coed combat situations compromise men and women at their core and corrupt even further the foolhardy culture that put them there.

God created man first in order to say that man bears a primary burden for protection, provision and leadership.

Ephesians 5:25-29 Save her, nourish her, cherish her, give her life.' "

[Nicholas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Prolific author and pastor John Piper has put together a collection of 120 short readings/meditations on various topics of interest to Christians generally. The author clearly states there is no overall theme or topic associated with this book. It is simply a set of thoughts put down on paper that hopefully will cause the reader to point his thoughts toward God and eternal truths. These short chapters are specifically designed to be read right before bed, or as one begins their busy day, planting thoughts with the reader that may lead to a deeper love and appreciation for God. Recommended.

[Ann Adams · Rating 4 out of 5]

I always like Piper books and the format of this one allows me to read 1 chapter/essay at a time depending on topic of interest to me.

[Tim Liddell]

Lots of good devotional stuff

[Darren Sapp · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic as always. Short, solid, and edifying daily reads.

[Taylor Cetnar · Rating 3 out of 5]

More if Piper’s thoughts than diving into scripture.

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

Living for Christ, Living in Christ

Tremendous eye openers! Each is concise & to the point. Easily understood. And fully biblical. Very helpful for a truly sincere disciple.

[Theron John · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Satisfied Soul is at its best when it is guiding you in a meditation from Scripture. I recommend The Satisfied Soul: Showing the Supremacy of God in All of Life as an on-the-go resource for Christians with event-packed and schedule-filled lives.

See full review at: https://entrustedbygod.org/2017/10/21...

[Jeff Holton · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Satisfied Soul is a newly published devotional book by John Piper from Multnomah Books.  This book contains 120 daily meditations, originally published in Pierced by the Word, Life as a Vapor and a Godward Hope, and are intended for the reader to discover the supremacy of God in his/her life.  Every meditation is packed with Biblical insights and practicality in God-honoring ways that only John Piper can do.  He has the gift meticulously declaring the sovereignty, supremacy, and greatness of God and how these truths can help the child of God find complete satisfaction and fulfillment in Him alone. Piper tackles subjects like loving Muslims ( “How to love our Muslim Neighbors”), hero worship (“Hero Worship and Holy Emulation”), political engagement (“Let Christians Vote as Not to Vote”), racism (“Stereotypes and Racism”) and so many more.  These daily meditations bring the reader into the deeper truths of God and encourage the reader to place God in the center of our lives.
       
The Satisfied Soul is an excellent resource for morning or evening devotions.  John Piper uses biblical texts for the statement he makes (regardless of how outrageous some may be) and places a high priority on the supremacy of God.  I highly recommend this book for anyone looking for a devotional that goes beyond “feel good” theology and one that challenges the reader to think and to act.  ​

[Strickleserl · Rating 5 out of 5]

John Piper gives his readers 120 devotions in this book. They all point towards seeking and desiring God more than anything else. A wonderful way to start the day!