God Up Close: How to Meditate on His Word [Paperback]

Doug McIntosh (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1998

'This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.' - ~Joshua 1:8You would think, given the Source of such a claim, that people would be climbing all over themselves in their efforts to meditate on the Word of God. Alas, it is not so. Meditation is an art that somehow has been lost. Yes, we desire to please God and receive His blessing. We spend time in prayer and reading His Word. But we have not put enough stock in the promises asserted in the Bible regarding meditation.Join Doug McInosh in seeing God Up Close. Take a look at the ancient and divinely commended practice of meditation to discover what it is, how to do it, and the difference it can make in your life, and even in the world around you. Learn to realize the truth, reflect on it, and respond to God on the basis of it.Meditation is not simply for the cloistered. It is for every believer who desires a deeper personal relationship with Jesus Christ. It is not a laborious process, but rather one that comes overflowing with blessings and promises from God. Makes your time with the Lord more profitable. Learn to see God Up Close.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Moody Publishers (October 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0802470793
• ISBN-13: 978-0802470799
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,036,390 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for all Believers in Jesus Christ, January 2, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: God Up Close: How to Meditate on His Word (Paperback)

The key sentence in the book is "meditation is the closest we can come today to a face to face encounter with the risen Lord Jesus". If you desire this type of a relationship then this book is for you!

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The real issue for believers!, January 4, 2000

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This review is from: God Up Close: How to Meditate on His Word (Paperback)

This book is one of those rare books which deals with meditation on God's Word in a Biblical mannner. In this age of self promoters, many pseudo-Christian teachers use human reason, pump-ups, charisma and empty words to promote themselves. The author instead focuses on the teaching of God's Word about this critical topic--meditation on the living Word in a thorough, fair manner. This is a true gem--a classic. Buy it now! I guarantee it will change your life.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful technique to really understand God and the Bible, May 14, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: God Up Close: How to Meditate on His Word (Paperback)

The book essentially covers a technique for truly understanding God and the Bible. This is NOT New Age Yoga!. Dr. McIntosh explains the Biblical principles of meditation -- and its importance for those who wish to read the Bible, study the Bible, and then really, really go deep into the Word of God. Dr. McIntosh's perspective is that of a conservative, evangelical Christian teacher. The book is organized into a series of lessons and applications.