He Chose the Nails: What God Did to Win Your Heart

By Max Lucado and Lucado Max

Book Overview

Is your heart unsettled by the chaos of the world? Are you heavy-laden with bad moments, mad moments, or anxious moments? Today, rest in God's self-giving love and leave all your troubles at the foot of the cross.

There were no accidents on the days surrounding Jesus' death. Jesus' last moments were not left up to chance. God chose the path; he selected the nails. Our Lord planted the trio of crosses and painted the sign. God was never more sovereign than in the details of the death of his Son. God didn't have to do all these things, you know. The only required act for our salvation was the shedding of blood, yet he did much more. So much more.

In He Chose the Nails, New York Times bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado will help you:

Learn just how much God loves and cares for you.Take comfort that Jesus understands everything you face in this life.Remember that there's nothing you can do to earn God's gift.Stand firm in the promise that you are forgiven, and you are welcome in God's presence.

Search the scene of the cross and listen for God's gentle whisper, "I did it just for you."

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0718085078
• ISBN13: 9780718085070
• Release Date: January 2017
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.4" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Great book!

Very interesting!

Beautiful book

Impactful. One of the most beautiful books I’ve read concerning the cross.

Es increible!!

Este libro es realmente bueno, puedes entender el porque de los clavos, el porque del madero, el porque del rótulo que lo proclamó rey de los judíos... Es un libro que te lleva a enteneder un poco mas el amor de Jesús por ti.

The Gospel Message

A great presentation of the gospel message. Biblical and human...

He Chose the Nails: God's love letter to me

As it always does, Max Lucado's writing once again grips your heart and gives it a big squeeze. His humor and folksy stories make you feel like you're listening to a close friend. I read this book at a time when I was emotionally drained and wrung out-and what a thirst-quencher. Chapter after chapter, his vivid descriptions made me feel (only in a much greater way) like I do when I realize my husband did something incredibly caring or sacrificial on his part; I sit back and think, wow, he really does love me. On such a larger scale, each aspect of what Jesus did on the cross and leading up to it was Him saying to me personally, I love you, I hurt when you hurt, I do know your pain. The title says it: he didn't have to - he CHOSE to because God Almighty, creator of the universe, LOVES ME! Wow. I gave this book to a friend having a rough time. The next day, she called me in tears, sobbing "He really does love me, doesn't he?" What a love letter.

Always Outstanding!!!!

I just finished reading this book and Max Lucado, as always, has written another outstanding book. He analyzes the symbolism of the three crosses, the nails and the actual crucifixion of our Lord Jesus Christ. His use of imagery in the book is second to none as you feel as if you were actually present during the actual event. I have walked away with a deeper understanding and appreciation for what God chose to do for me (and you) because of His love. You MUST read this book!