Brengle, born in 1860, spent his life in serving the LORD as a pastor and officer in the Salvation Army. The book begins with a brief biography explaining how Samuel Brengle felt called to live a life totally devoted to serving God and seeking holiness.
Though most of the writings in this volume are over 100 years old, I found the message of this little devotional to be very timely. Once we have accepted Jesus as our LORD and Savior it is so important to seek His will for our lives- to seek a life of holiness, wholly unto to God. A word not often used today is sanctification. Sanctification is the transformation that occurs in our hearts and lives once we have accepted Jesus as Savior, the casting off of the old self and the working of the Holy Spirit within us to make us a new creation.
Sanctification truly is the theme of this book - how to submit our naturally sinful will unto God's better plan of living a life of purity and holiness. The book emphasizes that we should not become discouraged in our quest, as it is only through the power of God's Holy Spirit we can be holy.
I would highly recommend this devotional to anyone seeking to draw closer to Jesus. I have not yet finished reading this book, but already I have been so very blessed and encouraged. I find myself reflecting on the devotion I read in the morning throughout the day, and praying that the LORD would help me to live a life of holiness!
You can find more information about Samuel Logan Brengle as well as "Take Time to Be Holy" HERE.
*I was given a copy of "Take Time To Be Holy" by Tyndale Publisher in exchange for an honest review.
"Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy." 1 Peter 1:16
This sounds like a very interesting devotional. Thanks for the review. You are so right, we don't hear much these days about sanctification, living a holy life. I find there is much to be gleaned from old writings about Christian living.
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed weekend!