My favorite book of 2010 so far. Picked this up from Banner of Truth during their July sale based on Spurgeon's recommendation, "Sibbes never wastes the student's time, he scatters pearls and diamonds with both hands." Certainly true for this composition.

Based on Isaiah 42:1-3, applied to the office and ministry of Christ (Matt. 12:18-20), the words in this book are some of the most encouraging and edifying I have ever read. Starting with the good effects of bruising by stating after conversion, we need 'bruising so that reeds know themselves as reeds and not oaks'.

Ch. 2 declares that 'Christ will not only not break the bruised reed, but cherish those with whom he deals'. Sibbes encourages all believers to 'conceal not your wounds, open all before Him'. This will produce in us a 'holy despair' which becomes the true ground of hope'.

The ministry of the Lord to the smoking flax with help for all who are weak (Ch. 4-7). This section is such a great read of hope and confidence of all who struggle in the walk of holiness before the Lord.

The tempo of Sibbe's exposition peaks at Ch. 13, "Grace Shall Reign". I personally loved from this section the evidences that Christ's rule in us - great comfort found in the gripping words.

A must read for all needing a touch of warmth, hope, encouragement, and joy. Definitely a life impacting book!

Paperback: 138 pages

Publisher: Banner of Truth (March 1, 1998)

ISBN-10: 0851517404  

ISBN-13: 978-0851517407  

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