It's Not Business, It's Personal

by Bob Sorge

Jesus is not merely an entrepreneur who has found a promising enterprise on one of His planets. Rather, He is a ravished Bridegroom who has come to win the affections of a lovesick Bride. That makes it personal. In an age when ministry success is often measured by church growth statistics and name recognition, Jesus is calling us to once again return to the simplicity of personal devotion to Him.

87 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

About the author

Bob Sorge is “the speaker who can’t talk”—that is, he is reduced to a whisper because of a debilitating vocal injury he suffered over 20 years ago. Through the journey, God has given him an empowering message that explores God’s purposes in fiery trials. It’s not the fire that changes you but your pursuit of God in the fire that changes you. Bob has a unique way of helping us process our journey so we stay in the race and overcome. Whether you’re reading one of his books or listening to him, you’re about to receive a message from the heart of God that will strengthen your faith and draw you into greater intimacy with Jesus.

Reviews

[Alvaro Lara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Espectacular. Definitivamente ahora es mas personal que nunca

Es uno de mis autores favoritos y este libro se ha vuelto de los primordiales para mi. Arde mi corazón en amor y temor por Jesús después de leerlo. Arde por responder a cada una de sus invitaciones calculando el costo de ellas. Después de este libro no vuelves a ser igual. Lo recomiendo para cada persona que ha sido llamada a servir a nuestro Rey y Esposo Jesucristo o que quiere hacerlo...

[Sue · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Christian life is supposed to be one of relationship. It becomes a business when we become more focused on the Church (Bride) and what we can get from it, than what we put in to cultivating the relationship with Jesus, the Bridegroom. Using the Scripture in the Gospel of John where he refers to himself as the friend of the Bridegroom, Sorge teaches how we should have the same mindset and focus.
I have yet to read any of his books that I've not liked. I love a quote on the front cover: Jesus died for a Bride, not an enterprise. This thin books packs in a lot of meat challenging mindsets. Every chapter gave me something to pray about and seek how I can be drawn in further into relationship.

[Loredelcarmen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Antes de poner a un líder religioso o un cantante cristiano como protagonista, debemos de poner primero a Dios. Debemos de seguir el ejemplo de muchos santos en la Biblia, por ejemplo Juan el Bautista, él preparó el camino, pero cuando apareció Jesús, el se alegró y se fue perdiendo protagonismo.

[Daniel Grandón Mathews · Rating 5 out of 5]

Un libro muy bueno y especialmente para aquellos que ejercen un liderazgo en la iglesia

[Mar Arteaga · Rating 5 out of 5]

Un libro que te lleva atener una relación personal con Dios. LO TIENES QUE LEER

[Juan Laureano · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book, but not 100%. I could've done without the hyper emotional driven writing that I felt stuck out in the book, especially in the beginning. I do love how the relationship between John the Baptist (friend of the bridegroom), the Church (the bride), and Jesus (the bridegroom) were explained. I do feel that brought more understanding to not only John, but also to those that are in ministry and their relationship with the church. Another concept that was very appreciated, was the "spiritual eunuchs" idea/analogy that Bob Sorge goes into; very enlightening.

A lot of good things, but I could use a little less fluff with his word choice that I associate with charismatics. Not a hit on those that go to charismatic churches, just not my cup of tea.

[Sarabeara · Rating 5 out of 5]

This may be a book with few pages than the average, but each page has been written with thought about the Bridegroom. I truly appreciate how Bob Sorge has brought to the forefront the Friend of the Bridegroom and how he challenges us in asking us if we are being friends of the Bridegroom, or are we enjoying the attention of the Bride. If we truly are to be friends of the Bridegroom (Jesus) then we will recognise what is Personal to Jesus, being the attentions of His Bride and how we are so adept at pleasuring too much in her attentions. It's all about Him, and when we are truly His Friend, His delight over us and on us is an amazing thing!

[Blake Larson · Rating 5 out of 5]

An incredibly timely reminder of what our motivations should be when leading His people. How wonderful that God still speaks through His people to guide us back to what's important - a relationship with Him. Can't recommend this book enough...it's not a very big book, but don't let fool you...this is full of spiritual wisdom that applies to you no matter where you are in ministry.

[Bek · Rating 5 out of 5]

AMAZING!

A great book! I recommend this to anyone who wants to learn more about and understand the church. I've learned more about why you should be in ministry and how it's ALL personal. Diminishment is key, and sometimes it's to make it personal from you to God. It's also very quotable.

I will defiantly be rereading this book in years to come.

[Bob · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wrestled a bit with the amount of prophetic symbolism Bob used in this book, but His overall emphasis deserves five stars. The line between ministry and business has been terribly blurred in our day and we are paying a steep price as a result.

[Pam Garcia · Rating 5 out of 5]

La traducción es mala, debo decirlo en primer lugar, si pueden léanlo en el original.
El mensaje del libro es preciso, conciso, directo: Dios está buscando a sus amigos, mansos, humildes, invisibles, sin rostro y sin nombre para preparar a su Novia para el día de la boda. Excelente libro!!!