Many believers struggle in their daily walk with the Lord. Life happens, as we are in the world yet not of it. Pilgrims, strangers, sheep, commanded to follow the Chief Shepard wherever he leads us. Along this path, the straight and narrow path, aligned with difficulties as the Lord prepares the table before us in the presence of our enemies. Then there are the natural sorrows accompanying a sin-plagued world hurling at light speed to its destruction.
The Lord Jesus testified of these things, declaring, "the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force." Thus, prophesying of the difficulties his children and servants will have in this fallen sin-stained world as we press forward in the kingdom of heaven.
In our frailties and moments of weakness, even we succumb to the dictates of our flesh or the temptations of the enemy.
What does our Lord see? What does he know? How will he respond when I go astray? Can I be restored? Will I be restored? When, O Lord, will you come to my rescue?
Are you searching for the answer to these questions? Do you have a brother or sister in Christ who feels alienated from our Lord? Then look inside, as the answer to these questions and much more are discussed and explained in great detail.
In Part One-Connecting the Chain Links, we enter the time machine to attend a wedding in ancient Israel, then walk with Jesus as he romances his bride. We enter heaven to attend His wedding and mingle with the wedding guests as our Lord executes his judgments upon the wicked nations. Then we see her, our heavenly abode, the New Jerusalem sparkling from the glory of our Father.
In Part Two-The Seeker of Lost Sheep, the Chief Shepard identifies his own, seeks out those who have gone astray, lovingly binding their wounds, restoring, refreshing, and releasing them back into the fold.
In Part Three-From Milk to Meat, we meet the perfect candidate. Will he come to the Shepard? Then we journey through the hunted forest dressed in the whole armor of our God. Will we win, will we press forward, will it make us stronger?
In Part Four-The Final Link in the Chain, we witness the Chief Shepard inspecting the sheep with his rod and staff as they leave the sheepfold. Those who return muddy have their feet washed, but those who returned intoxicated were sent home. The Chief Shepard gently calls the remaining sheep to teach them how to return to the fold with their wool white and clean. "He that hath an ear let him hear."
Author Biography:
Kevin Madison is an author, husband, and father who has walked faithfully with the Lord for over 28 years. The son of the late Pastor Leroy Phillips and Billie Mae Phillips who raised their 13 children to love and fear the God of salvation and King of righteousness. Modeling his study pattern after his former Pastor, Carl Brown of Baton Rouge, LA and current favorite Pastors Dr. John Barnett and John MacArthur, Kevin has become proficient at dissecting the scriptures verse by verse. Greatly impacted by his affection and love for the late Dr. J. Vernon McGee who always challenged his listeners to study the entire word of God, Kevin has written many topical articles and yet to be published verse by verse Commentaries on the Old Testament Prophets. He is the author of several books including Predestined to Hell? - Why would a God of love consign people to hell FOREVER?, The God that loves and hates - Why God loved Jacob and hated Esau, and America - the Judgement of Sodom and Gomorrah. With several other upcoming titles soon to be published including the much-anticipated title Story of the Ages - God's Plan to Eliminate the Possibility of Sin.Kevin's love for the Lord has given him a passion to see the unbeliever converted into a believer, as he walks with Jesus daily while He seeks and save those that are lost. It is this compassion that prompted the writing of his book Predestined to Hell? Why would a God of love consign people to hell FOREVER? After walking with the Lord for over 28 years, personally experiencing the ebbs and flow of living in a world contaminated by his sin and the sins of others, Kevin understands the need for prayer, Bible study, Christian fellowship, and encouragement. These principal life events led to the writing of his book titled The Chastisement of the Lord - How the Lord responds when Christians Sin.Kevin also loves the calling card of God, prophesy. No one knows the future, nor can anyone predict future events with 100% accuracy but God. Therefore, he has devoted much study time to understanding the plan of God for heaven, hell, earth, angels, and people. The prophetic scriptures taken realistically and wholistically layouts in detail the ultimate plan of God while answering the key why question that all people have. Why, God, did you allow the possibility of sin within your creation? Like most Christians, Kevin have been asked this question numerous times which have led to an exhaustive study to address it directly from God's word. This is the theme in Kevin's upcoming book titled Story of the Ages - God's Plan to Eliminate the Possibility of Sin.It is with great joy, compassion, and truth of the word of God that Kevin has answered the call of the Lord with thanksgiving to write in book format the topics that God has placed on his heart. All to the edification of the church, salvation of the lost, and all honor, glory, and praise unto the Most High God and our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.
