Seizing Your Divine Moment

The war between Israel and the Philistines told in 1 Samuel 13 and 14 is the basis for Erwin McManus's contrast between a life of purpose and adventure and one of apathy and missed opportunity. In a battle that looked unpromising, Saul, who should have been leading, rested under a pomegranate tree while Jonathan seized the moment that would shape Israel's future. From the story McManus draws eight traits of an adventurer's heart, which he calls the Jonathan factor. Using biblical teaching and examples from his own life and ministry, he argues that God crafts divine moments for each person, chances to take part in a larger plan, and that apathy and apprehension keep believers from all they could be.

Radio host Ken Coleman listed it among the books that most shaped his life and work.