Book Title: The Insanity of Sacrifice: A 90-Day Devotional
Book Author: Nik Ripken
Book Publisher: B & H Publishing Group
Sacrifice is not a welcomed topic among many in our culture today. The term brings about a pattern that many do not want to be associated with. The term flies in the face of the “get everything you can while you can” mentality that is so prevalent in our world today. The truth is that if we are going to truly be followers of Jesus, then sacrifice is not an optional part of that relationship.
When addressing a topic such as sacrifice, there are not many that can speak to it with as much experience as Nik Ripken. Nik and his wife, Ruth, have served many years on the mission field within a persecution-heavy context. They have seen what it means to truly sacrifice for the Kingdom of God… even those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
It is because of this and a burden that the Body of Christ come to an understanding of the importance of sacrifice that Ripken has put forth a 90-day devotional. In this devotional, Ripken walks readers through a journey that helps them to see that sacrifice is all over the Bible.
As with most devotionals, The Insanity of Sacrifice does not intend to be an answer-all work that fully explains what sacrifice is all about. It does show that sacrifice is not optional for the follower of Jesus though. Ripken uses some 90+ verses to show that sacrifice is at the heart of God.
It would be good for every follower of Jesus to get a copy of The Insanity of Sacrifice. The passion that comes through each devotion is seasoned with the experience of someone who has walked the road of sacrifice. You can tell that it is not just casual words written to sell in the “Christian aisle” of some bookstore… it is firsthand experience that is intended to be passed on to following generations.
