Friday, January 14, 2011

Book Review: Lioness Arising by Lisa Bevere

This book offered a compelling word picture of women in these last days and how we need to work together and rise up in our strength, like lionesses. I had never thought about this, but Lisa relates how lionesses act together in the wild, how they "greet and groom" one another, and also how they interact with the lion of the tribe. I think sometimes we forget as women how much we need each other, and we don't utilize our strength, power, and authority as the bride of Christ. Having been to Africa, I have seen the lionesses basking in the sun, sleeping in the middle of the road, oblivious to any dangers, content with who they are and their role on this earth. How much more should we as Christian women be content and comfortable with our role as the bride of Christ waiting for her bridegroom--the Lion of the Tribe of Judah. This book inspired me to do further study on this delightful idea of finding my inner lioness. I would recommend it to college age women.