
Saturated with God
A cry for nation-changing revival
Malcolm Macdonald(Author)
SPCK Publishing
Published on 15. June 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-0-281-08803-4 (ISBN)
Description
Do you feel weary, tired, dry?
Do you feel in need of spiritual refreshment?
It's time for us to become a people saturated by God.
Many of us believe revival is possible, but sometimes it feels so far away - we hear of astonishing accounts from across the world or read about remarkable stories in the pages of our history books. This is a book for those thirsting to see revival bubble up in our post-pandemic time and place today.
Exploring the profound images of water in scripture, from baptism to an 'outpouring' of the Holy Spirit, Saturated With God paints a compelling vision of what the Church can be today - shining with the love and power of God - and stirs up the call on every Christian to more closely follow Jesus today.
Do you feel in need of spiritual refreshment?
It's time for us to become a people saturated by God.
Many of us believe revival is possible, but sometimes it feels so far away - we hear of astonishing accounts from across the world or read about remarkable stories in the pages of our history books. This is a book for those thirsting to see revival bubble up in our post-pandemic time and place today.
Exploring the profound images of water in scripture, from baptism to an 'outpouring' of the Holy Spirit, Saturated With God paints a compelling vision of what the Church can be today - shining with the love and power of God - and stirs up the call on every Christian to more closely follow Jesus today.
Reviews / Votes
"Malcolm has lived for, prayed for, worked for, and looked for revival for over thirty years. This book is the fruit of his quest and it is both kindling and spark to ignite the fire of revival in your heart, your church, your community and your nation. The most exciting book on renewal in a generation." -- Simon Ponsonby, St Aldate's, Oxford "Malcolm Macdonald masterfully draws God's living water from our ancient wells. Not just to give his readers a quick drink, but with his charism as a giant of faith, to raise our ambition. What does it mean to be 'saturated by God' in a way that transforms lives, churches, communities and society? I loved it!" -- Jill Duff, Bishop of Lancaster "A realistic assessment of where we are and a hopeful portrayal of where we could be. We are praying with Malcolm for the move of God he writes about so clearly here. Might we see floods of revival again." -- Gavin and Anne Calver, CEO, Evangelical Alliance and Unleashed Overseer "We are taught to have ears to hear what the Spirit is saying to the churches. Malcolm Macdonald has done that and captured it wonderfully in this book. It is a word for our time as he calls us back to the Church's roots in the presence and power of the Holy Spirit and encourages us to prepare for the revival future God has for us. Sharp analysis of the state of the Church today deeply convicted me about the poverty of my life in God and yet I was filled with hope as I read of past revivals. This book invites us to believe for more of God." -- Revd Canon John McGinley, Leader of Myriad "Saturated with God echoes the cry of many hearts in the church today; 'there must be more than this'. In a world that has experienced global chaos and trauma over the last few years, this book provides fresh hope and life for those seeking more. Malcolm provides for us a clear guide to going deeper into both God's presence and God's power; one that he has consistently modelled personally in his own life and ministry. I highly recommend it." -- Nicola Neal, CEO, Every LifeMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Edition type
New edition
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 196 mm
Width: 130 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
181 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-281-08803-4 (9780281088034)
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E-Book
06/2023
1st Edition
SPCK Publishing
€16.49
Available for download
Person
Malcolm Macdonald is the Vicar of St Mary's Church in Loughton, Englandand has seen the church grow significantly in his time there. His heartis to see revival, growth and freedom in the UK church. He regularly teaches at conferences in England.
Content
Foreword xiii
Introduction xvii
Part 1
A DEHYDRATED CHURCH IN A
PARCHED LAND
Why are we not seeing revival today? 3
1 'A dry and parched land': lost world 10
2 'Broken cisterns': dry Church 23
3 'In the desert a highway': heart preparation 37
Part 2
A PEOPLE SATURATED WITH GOD
What could revival look like? 51
4 'Floods on the dry ground': communities transformed 60
5 'Come to me and drink': Jesus at the centre 75
6 'Baptise you with the Holy Spirit': power from heaven 85
Part 3
LEARNING TO LIVE A
GOD-SATURATED LIFE
How can I cultivate revival in everyday life? 99
7 'My soul thirsts for God': prioritising prayer 104
8 'Wash me . . . cleanse me': hunger for holiness 116
9 'A fountain of tears': loving deeply 127
10 'Wells of salvation': sharing Jesus 139
11 'There is a river': encountering God 150
12 'A well-watered garden': living for the kingdom 160
13 'I will pour out my Spirit on all people': everyone overflowing 170
14 'When you pass through the waters': embracing the cost 182
Never thirst again! 191
Introduction xvii
Part 1
A DEHYDRATED CHURCH IN A
PARCHED LAND
Why are we not seeing revival today? 3
1 'A dry and parched land': lost world 10
2 'Broken cisterns': dry Church 23
3 'In the desert a highway': heart preparation 37
Part 2
A PEOPLE SATURATED WITH GOD
What could revival look like? 51
4 'Floods on the dry ground': communities transformed 60
5 'Come to me and drink': Jesus at the centre 75
6 'Baptise you with the Holy Spirit': power from heaven 85
Part 3
LEARNING TO LIVE A
GOD-SATURATED LIFE
How can I cultivate revival in everyday life? 99
7 'My soul thirsts for God': prioritising prayer 104
8 'Wash me . . . cleanse me': hunger for holiness 116
9 'A fountain of tears': loving deeply 127
10 'Wells of salvation': sharing Jesus 139
11 'There is a river': encountering God 150
12 'A well-watered garden': living for the kingdom 160
13 'I will pour out my Spirit on all people': everyone overflowing 170
14 'When you pass through the waters': embracing the cost 182
Never thirst again! 191