In the Meantime: The Practice of Proactive Waiting

By Rob Brendle

Book Overview

You're young? Check . You've felt God's tap on the shoulder, like he's got something for you to do with your life? Right . But you're not exactly sure what it is, or how to get there? Exactly . If that's you, then here's a great guide to help you find your way to whatever it is God has for you in life. You may be surprised to learn that a very famous person in the Bible found himself in a similar place. David was just watching some sheep, but God made it clear he was destined to do something a bit more meaningful and important-David was going to be king. As a young man he had to learn how to "live into" his calling-become like a king before ever putting on the crown. You probably won't be joining the royal family any time soon. But you can still learn a lot about life- your life, your destiny-by taking a good look at David's life. David had a dream and caught a glimpse of his purpose. He just didn't know how to realize it, how to live until he did, and how to wait for it proactively. Maybe that's you, too. In this amusing, amazing, and very surprising guidebook, Rob Brendle can help you get there from here.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1400070082
• ISBN13: 9781400070084
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Waterbrook Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.6" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Awesome! This book will save you so much frustration

Rob Brendle uses some imaginative and insightful stories to clearly demonstrate what we all feel when spoken to by God, how to deal with calling he gives us, and how to confidently and proactively wait for God's plan, God's journey for us, to unravel. Thank you Rob, but more so thank you God, for having inspired this man to put pen to paper in order to give us greater understanding of your love and plans for our lives. Daniel and Dayna Webb, UK

A gyrovague in the desert

So, you have looked at your life and asked yourself "What is the big picture" or you are saying "I know the big picture so beam me up Scotty". But, nothing is happening. You are frustrated and ready to tear your hair out. Relax, you are in your prime time with God. This book has the humor, and the guts, to show you how to discern God's heart for your life and how to relax and work into your calling with God. Rob utilizes personal experience, biblical stories, and theology to weave an intricate story about his life, which by the way, probably looks a lot like your life to. I suggest reading the book, then buying a dozen for your friends.

Great Start for a Talented Young Author

This is the first book of hopefully many from this young Associate Pastor of New Life Church in Colorado Springs, Co. The writer blends the narrative of the life of King David with his personal life experiences, resulting in a guide on how to live out one's specific calling. Rob fills the book with his energy, wit, wisdom, and biblical insight, along with his personal relationship with his Lord and Creator. While the book's main focus is how to live out God's personal and specific calling, the principles set forth are invaluable for those navigating the general calling of God. Regardless of the reader's life circumstances, the principles in this book will help them to live life well. It is my sincere hope that this is the first of many writings from this gifted and talented young man, and look forward to the next book.

Success in tackling a difficult life issue

Rob Brendle does excellent work in tackling a difficult life issue: "the art of waiting". Through humorous stories, his own personal life challenges, and solid exegesis, Rob sheds light on the freedom we have in Christ in waiting for God to move...in His timing. His writing style keeps you thoroughly engaged and it expresses his deep understanding of our post modern society. I found this book enlightening and encouraging.

In the meantime...

Rob Brendle, a unique blend of former tank commander and pastor, writes with characteristic humor, vulnerability and insight as he answers the question, "What do we do while we wait to fulfill God's calling in our lives?" First, he advises us what not to do, charging ahead of the Caller for example. He suggests that the process is the calling, "the walk of obedience through the seasons of life," and describes the process as submitting, training, serving, and losing our lives. Brendle includes a valuable discussion on the idea of preemptive holiness, fleeing temptation and resisting the devil, rather than fleeing the devil and resisting temptation, and our two sources of power, the Word of God and an intimate friendship with God. Spoken with the wisdom of someone who has gone before, this book is a recommended read for anyone wanting to know what to do in the meantime when God calls.