Robbie Low, Church of England Newspaper - July 1993
If you want a biblical, witty, human, prayerful, Spirit-filled, lively and joyful introduction to this subject, then buy this book. How many people have experienced powerful things of God only to encounter sceptical clergy who treat them as if they are half a pork pie short of a picnic? How many pastors and others have been given a word from the Lord for someone and been too embarrassed or terrified to share it - only to discover it was the key to the heart's door and the prodigal's return? These are vital chapters on spiritual preparation and learning to listen, how God speaks through scripture, visions and dreams, prophecy, the natural order and the supernatural. And what is the hippo doing in the garden? Well, I'll leave you to find out - you won't be disappointed, but your church may never be the same again.
Book Description
The bestselling book about prophecy: personal, profound and witty. Addressed to those who may be called to be prophets. Includes prophecies about England.
From the Back Cover
Friends, I have a word from the Lord for you ... Have you every cringed at such a greeting? The words sound as frightening and incongruous as a hippopotamus crashing around in someone's carefully ordered garden. What then are we to make of the growing claims from Christians all over the world that they are hearing and speaking God's word to his people? Through memorable and amusing stories James Ryle offers some provocative answers and challenges Christians to listen more deeply to the Holy Spirit's promptings, to look for him in both the ordinary and extraordinary things of life, and to discern God's will in dreams, visions and other special moments of revelation. James Ryle uncovers the rich and ever new wisdom of the Bible for us today - and into the next century! You will turn the last page of this book a changed and enlarged person, and any stray hippos in your garden will no longer look so terrifying.
About the Author
James Ryle is a pastor in the Vineyard Christian Fellowship in America and is much in demand as a conference speaker, combining wisdom with a sense of humour.
