Revelations: There's a Light After the Lime

By Mason Betha, Pastor Mason Betha, Pastor Mason Mason Betha

Book Overview

The former multi-platinum hip hop star Ma$e shares his inspirational story of leaving behind the excesses of a glamorous life to follow a path lit by God.

His rise to fame was one of rap's great success stories. He had millions of fans and the prospect of multi-millions of dollars. But just as Ma$e--as he was then called--was poised to sign a deal with Sean "Puffy" Combs' famed Bad Boy Records, he walked away.

Revelations is Mason Betha's powerful memoir about a miraculous transformation: his own--from the material-minded Ma$e to the pastor he has become. Here, Betha reveals the rhyme and reason behind his choice to trade in his sensational music career for a richer, more spiritual one. As founder of a nondenominational movement called S.A.N.E. (Saving a Nation Endangered) Ministries, Betha has traveled throughout the country to share his messages of peace and prosperity with today's youth. Revelations is his testament to the enduring power of faith, and to the limitless possibilities in a life transformed by God's guiding hand.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0743436253
• ISBN13: 9780743436250
• Release Date: September 2003
• Publisher: Atria Books
• Length: 201 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

REVELATION/THE RESURRECTION/SIGHT AFTER BLINDNESS/FREEDOM

I knew Ma$e the rapper from the television, videos and radio like most of us. I remember hearing when he first got saved and I was not really surprised because I know first hand the power of God. And if you know God, you don't become surprised when He does something, something new, something different, that is just God. He is the only one that can do such things. I never doubted Ma$e or Pastor Mason Betha's salvation, because of the power of God. When I heard he wrote a book, the first thing that came to my mind was, you have to get it, so I did. This book I read in less than one day, and that never happens to me. I usually start a book and finish it, if I finish a month or 2 later. The book was very interesting from the time I opened up until the end. Pastor Betha reveals everything from the time he was a kid up until now, with so much detail and emphasis. Pastor Mason Betha is truly annointed and God is really on his side. This book is knowledgable, interesting, entertaining and most of all enlightening. I highly recommend this book to everyone. Pastor Mason Betha, God Bless and I hope this is not your first and last book!

Thank God for Pastor Mason Betha!!!

Everyone, saved and unsaved, should read this book. All Pastors and youth leaders should read this book. All parents of young people should read this book. Anyone who watches music videos should read this book. All recording artists involved with gospel, urban gospel, hip-hop gospel, jazz gospel, r & b gospel, rock gospel, and any other "contemporary" gospel MUST READ THIS BOOK.Pastor Mason Betha is truly what the body of Christ needs today - a young man, totally unashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ. I had the privilege of hearing him preach when he came back to my church where he first came to the altar. I had not listened to any of his previous recordings, as I am not a follwer of rap music, but I will say that he is a powerful, powerful preacher today. After reading his book in January, I was encouraged to strengthen my own walk with God. Pastor Betha is preaching the same message that my pastor has been preaching for years - Holiness. I am encouraged to pray for the others that are still in the strongholds of the industry that he left behind, because now we know, more than ever, that God can save ANYBODY. We are truly living in the last days.

A Message of Love

Revelations was an excellent book. I remember when I bought it. It took me one day to read it.It was incredible,I really gained a whole new level of respect for mase. His book made me realize that you don't need to have all the money, cars, and other material things to be happy. I am really proud of his decision and I pray that he continues to do well in Gods work. For any one who is thinking about reading this book, don't think no more and just buy it. He did an excellent job and I would recomend it to any young person.Especially all the fellas who want to be in the "game", Pastor Mason Betha makes you see that everything that glisten don't gleam.I love you and God Bless You Mason!!!

God Bless Pastor Mason Betha ... & R.I.P. Forever MA$E

This book that Pastor Mason Betha has written for the world to read, felt more like a personal gift that he has given to me. Prior to reading it, I struggled so very much with letting that old rapper MA$E go. I spoke with Mason Betha twice over the phone for about an hour, and his words were so encouraging and profound, just as in his book. He discussed with me some of the things that was covered in his book already. Most importantly, he kept it real. Well, this 'gift' has killed all curiosity and desires I had for that old rapper MA$E, as well as strengthed my love for GOD even more. Pastor Betha tells you all and more about him. His sermons are incredible, and has helped me. Mason has shown me that I do not need men like 'MA$E' in my life, and to waitheth (not wait) for the Lord. I wish him the best in his future with Christ and also with his new wife. God Bless!

Mason Betha is a dangerous man in a spiritual way

When I bought this book I honestly didn’t know what to expect. I was curious about the change MA$E had experienced. I have to admit I was a fan of MA$E music and style. When I opened the book and started reading, I was truly impressed with what I was seeing the words were talking to me as if I was in church and Pastor Mason Betha was at the pulpit telling his story. I felt that close! It’s amazing what GOD can do with his children; I never once took this whole Paster Manson Betha drama seriously didn’t even care until now. This book tells the experience MA$E went through with the money, cars, girls, drugs, and sex. He tells the life of when Mase was an average person determined to make it big as a rapper or ball player. When he turned to rap he was known as MA$E the moneymaker down for whatever kind of guy. It’s funny how people change when you become globally known, well Mason tells his experience in this book. After being lost, GOD calls on MA$E and uses his soul to teach the word of faith and to save as many people who come in contact with him. Imagine GOD telling you to give up everything sin produced for you. Your house, cars, jewelry, clothes, furniture, women/men, sex, money, job, friends - in order to walk his way of life! Could you do it? Mason Betha did. I truly respect Mason; he’s a determined individual who knows what he wants. There’s no limitation to what Mason Betha can accomplish when GOD is at his feet to guide him. Mason Betha is a dangerous man in a spiritual way!