One.Life by Scot McKnight
“How can I discern the lord’s will for my life?”
This is a question we all have; especially young men and
women finishing high school or college. Our theology constantly reiterates that
God is in control and that He has a master plan for this world and He has a
special plan for you. You would think that such control would impart assurance,
instead we wallow in uncertainty.
What if I get it wrong? I get a maximum of 100 years on this
earth, what happens if I choose the wrong vocation, the wrong spouse, the wrong
church? We want to be fully immersed into God’s plan, but what is God’s plan?
I picked up this book from a friend’s shelf. It looked like
an interesting book, another volume in the “God’s Plan” genre. Professor Scot
McKnight guides us through our life and its various aspects: love, justice,
peace, sex, vocation, etc. But most importantly, he helps us define how
following Jesus should impact our life. I was really impressed how McKnight
walked me through the Christian faith in an innovative way. It was almost like
I was listening to the good news for the first time. Follow Jesus is not about
following rules but embracing a life of love.
This is a great book for a college student looking to find
his or her own faith.
