God the Worker: Journeys into the Mind, Heart and Imagination of God

by Robert Banks

Book by Banks, Robert J.

Genres: Christianity, Religion

292 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1992

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[Richard Piet · Rating 4 out of 5]

Western evangelicals struggle with a perceived dualism between our secular and spiritual lives. Many sermons and articles are written encouraging disciples to integrate their spiritual life with their vocational life. Banks does away with the need to rationalize this dichotomy by presenting the human condition as a reflection of a multifaceted God. God is a social, communicative God, involved in creative work as he relates to His creation. We identify ourselves as image bearers of God as we see His hand in our human activities throughout history.
Banks takes us on a journey through the Bible as he presents God in eight roles. By showing the character of God in his metaphorical roles, the reader identifies with and understands God by the connection to our own interests and talents. Even the common labourer can relate to a personal God by seeing the good, creative value of his labour.
In God the Worker, we are given a glimpse of the depth of love God has for us and the world He made. We read of a complex God of extraordinary continuity throughout history and scripture. The idea of a God as a worker, with fantastic creativity and imagination appeals to the dream of us all to move with such talent and ability in our personal journey.
As we explore the roles of God presented by Banks we are permitted a fresh identification with God. We can perceive the spiritual profundity of our human condition and glimpse the depth of love God has for us and the world He made.