Not Safe: Discovering God's Dangerous Plan for Your Life

by Mark Batterson

In this adaptation of his bestselling book, All In , now distilled in this essential edition, Mark Batterson shows us there is nothing more thrilling in life than allowing Jesus to make us dangerous. In this compelling read, Mark Batterson challenges our mistaken Instead, Batterson maintains that Jesus did not die to keep us safe; he died to make us dangerous. Here is a challenge to go all in and all out by fully surrendering your life to daring plan God has for you. The message of Not Safe is If Jesus is not Lord of all then Jesus is not lord at all . It's all or nothing. Now or never. Not safe or safe. Spanish edition also available.

Genres: Christian, Christian Living, Christianity, Nonfiction

160 pages, Hardcover

Published June 25, 2019

About the author

Mark Batterson is the lead pastor of National Community Church in Washington, DC. One church in seven locations, NCC owns and operates Ebenezers Coffeehouse, The Miracle Theatre, and the DC Dream Center. NCC is currently developing a city block into The Capital Turnaround. This 100,000-square-foot space will include an event venue, child development center, mixed-use marketplace, and co-working space. Mark holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from Regent University and is the New York Times best-selling author of seventeen books, including The Circle Maker, In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day, Wild Goose Chase, Play the Man, Whisper, and, most recently, Double Blessing. Mark and his wife, Lora, live on Capitol Hill with their three children: Parker, Summer, and Josiah.

Reviews

[Sunshine Rodgers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another entertaining/informative book by Mark Batterson! He never fails to disappoint! Of course, a Batterson book contains personal stories, Biblical scenarios and historical texts to pound his points. "Not Safe" is a very quick and easy read! In this book, Batterson encourages the reader to be aggressive with their faith, to dream big and going all in for God. The book truly motivates and inspires! Batterson expresses our deep and total dependency on God and reveals God's power and might even in the most unnerving of circumstances. The author encourages the reader to be a DO-er in life and to not sit on the sidelines, but to be proactive in the God-assignments and God-given dreams. So, climb the cliff, build the ark, grab your ox goad and throw down your staff. Because God needs us to take a stand and we need to heed the calling of God's dangerous plan!

[Jonathan García · Rating 4 out of 5]

Es un tipo de libro que siempre busco tener en las lecturas diarias, de corte inspirador, devocional y bíblico. El manejo de las anécdotas, los testimonios impactantes y las historias bíblicas son característicos en el autor. Es un libro para leerse a cuenta gotas, un capítulo a la vez. Es el tipo de libro que sirve para meditar y reflexionar profundamente y ser desafiado al mismo tiempo que el alma se alimenta.

No es un tipo de libro para todos los tipos de lectores (los que son académicos y técnicos morirán del aburrimiento). Los que estén en un momento de cierta bonanza, tampoco disfrutarán de este libro. En lo personal este año me propuse leer 3 tipos de libros al mismo tiempo:

1. Comienzo con el plan de la Biblia anual, 2. Uno para aprender habilidades (intelectuales) que me ayuden en mi posición de gerente (empresa de construcción) y de pastor (enseñanza) y 3. Uno que me lleve con porciones pequeñas a la reflexión y los testimonios de éxito.

Éste último es el estilo de este bonito libro. Lo recomiendo bajo esas advertencias.

[Brett · Rating 4 out of 5]

Same is our friend and anything that opposes our comfort is our enemy. But what if we viewed life the wrong way...what if instead of trying to make it to the end of our life safely our purpose was to step out of our comfort zone and courageously follow God! The end result of a life of comfort is a life that has not experienced growth and missed out on experiencing God and His credible work. Once again, Mark Batterson hits hard with this message of stop playing safe and start living dangerous for God. The key is not irrationality nor recklessly but completely focused on God and His calling for your life and as you follow God, some of the steps of obedience will seem dangerous and out of your comfort but the gain is far better than the comfort. This is a great book to read as individual chapters...almost like a day by day devotion. If you are looking for an great outline or path by which this book flows - you may be disappointed. Overall really good book and easy read!

[SplkdancerReviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

*Note, this is basically a repackaged version of his book All In... same chapters and stories, slightly different headlines... so if you have or are reading that, then know that this is virtually the same book...

Overall:
Another great book from Pastor Mark Batterson. Filled with key themes from his sermons and many of his other books, this one was more straightforward, challenging and bought provoking than some of his earlier books that spend more time on context and church history.
Great place to start if you want to see what he’s all about, and then read more in depth in some of his other books... if you’ve read his other works, then you’ll find many themes reinforced and streamlined as reminders.
Great for Christians of all levels and denominations...

[Lynn's · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Not Safe” by Mark Batterson is like an abridged version of his book, “All In.” If I would have known this when I bought it, I would have just purchased the original book, but that being said, I still enjoyed the small volume. Batterson is an excellent writer and isn’t afraid to challenge your faith. There were many things he said about familiar Bible stories that I had not thought of before and I found myself wanting to make notes in my journaling Bible after every chapter. Very inspiring truth that sometimes hurts! Now I want to go buy “All In” and read what I missed with this shorter version!

[Tim · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an outstanding book. It is a real challenge to this age of Christian......we play our life safe, but if we are true to faith we will be like Christ. He never played it safe but rather followed the Lord in spite of the opposition, persecution, resistance, and discomfort involved. A superb read. Loved it.

[Greg Ligon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great read!

In true Batterson fashion, this book is convicting, encouraging and written in a unique combination of boldness and humility. Thank you Mark for engaging God’s gift in you for the benefit of many.

[Osmany Cruz Ferrer]

El libro empieza un poco lento, pero a medida que vas leyendo va elevándose hasta conseguir atrapar al que lee. Mark mezcla desafíos, aforismos, interpretaciones bíblicas y vivencias personales y consigue una amalgama emocionante, inspiradora. Lo recomiendo mucho.

[Kristen Watts · Rating 4 out of 5]

Super quick read. A challenge to go all in for Christ and not just play defense. I love the examples and stories he includes in the book to help illustrate his ideas! I received this book as a graduation gift 4 years ago and wish I had picked it up sooner but better later than never.

[Terri · Rating 5 out of 5]

An incredible book and would recommend everyone read it. Anyone that needs to be challenged in their walk with Christ. As a friend said pure brilliance.

[Jason Poort · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely wonderful book. Gets your mind and heart focused on God and keeps you thinking.

[Tanya Hansen · Rating 5 out of 5]

As always, made me think, deeply. A lot of questions I still need to find the answers for, but that is the reason for reading a book like this.

[Tatiana]

SO well written and motivating and challenging all at once.
Can be read multiple times to be fully grasped without getting rudundent.

[K. Breen · Rating 1 out of 5]

Reductive, insulting, and tortured mental gymnastics.

[Kyra Woodley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well worth the read

I don’t believe anyone can really absorb this and be the same after!! I highly recommend. I believe this book is a seed that will impact fruit for eternity.

[Nova Forrest · Rating 5 out of 5]

Who chooses safe? Not me!

I love all of Mark Batterson's books, and this one is right up with the rest. It makes you think about your relationship with Jesus. Not Safe means all in for Jesus. The question is there.... Do you choose safe, or not safe?