For October, I actually got to review two books. The first book
I read, which I reviewed in my last post, was a novel called Deadly Proof. The
other book I chose to review was not a novel, but a book about spiritual
warfare called Armed and Dangerous by John Ramirez.
I was really excited to read this book, because spiritual
warfare is something that I have limited knowledge about, but that I really
want to learn more about. And boy did this book teach me!
The author, whose personal story he wrote in previous books
(which I definitely want to read), used to be heavily involved with witchcraft
and was a high-ranking satanic priest. He commanded demons around, and was
miraculously saved and redeemed by Jesus. Now, he feels called to expose the
powers of darkness and teach Christians how they can be equipped, as children
of God, to defeat the enemy in Jesus name.
I definitely recommend reading this book, but be aware that
the author does not mince with words. He says it how it is, and it can seem
overwhelming at times. I had to take my time reading this book, reading a
chapter or two before taking a break that sometimes lasted a few days. It is so
full of information that I felt the need to take time to reflect after each
chapter in order to really get the most from the book. I kept a highlighter
with me while I read, highlighting things that I really felt were important, so
that I could glance back and remember things that, in a book so full of
knowledge, might be forgotten. There is so much that it is easy to miss a lot
of good stuff.
That being said, while it could be overwhelming, I felt that
the author did an excellent job at being real and not making it seem like a
daunting, impossible thing. I felt that this book was extremely helpful at
equipping me to fight spiritual battles, or at least giving me a base knowledge
and somewhere to start as I continue on this journey with God. I also found it
helpful to discuss what I read with one of my close friends, because it helped
me to process it as well as see things not just from my own perspective (with
someone I could trust and be real with).
So yeah. If you’re looking to become stronger in the
spiritual battle that we are in -and trust me, you should want to- I would say
that this book is an excellent resource. I’m looking forward to reading his
previous books!
Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group
and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc.
