Tim Chester Joy of the Lord Bundle

“From the authors of Scripture onwards, the Lord's people have always known that the purpose of life is "to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever". But each generation, in fact every Christian, needs to discover this anew. And the way is not an easy one. But it is the only path worth taking. In "Enjoying God", Tim Chester shares his own experiences in walking along this gospel road and issues a warm invitation to join him. Accept it, and, with Tim Chester as your guide, you will never regret it.”

“Winsome in its unpacking of theology and compelling in the sweep of its applications, "Enjoying God" is neither an essay on the Trinity nor a "how to" manual, but something close to both. It is among the best of the rising number of books that instruct Christians on how to cross the bridge from enjoying God on the Lord's Day to enjoying God every day. Tim Chester is in no danger of making God little more than a useful utility to increase our pleasure; he is far too God-centered and gospel-centered for that. But if we desire to experience for ourselves a little more (one of Tim's favorite words) of the truth that in God's presence there are pleasures forever more, we shall be hard-pressed to find a better guide.”

“Rich in the gospel and superb in practical application, this touching book is straight up fuel for joy. Here is wisdom that should brighten your every day with sheer enjoyment of God.”

“Tim Chesters books are always unusually accessible. He can distill great amounts of complex theological truth into short, digestible chapters. In this book, he brings this skill to bear on the subject of communion with Godperhaps the greatest privilege of a Christian. But it is one little understood, and even less is it actually enjoyed. I urge you to read this volume. It will make you hunger and thirst for fellowship with God.”

“We talk a lot about knowing and glorifying God, but what about enjoying him? And not just as an abstract Being, but as the Father, the Son and the Holy Spiritenjoying each Person in all of his difference as well as divine unity? And not just in happy times or at church, but in every circumstance of life? It just keeps getting better and better as you turn each page of "Enjoying God". This book will lift you into the presence of the Source of all joy.”

“I'm so often reassuring myself and others that feelings aren't a good sign of my spiritual state that I forget to seek and enjoy communion with God. This book reminded me of all sorts of ways in which the Lord is offering me himself to enjoy.”

“"Enjoying God" is gourmet food for the weary soul. Tim Chester shows us how we can really, expansively, and truly enjoy our communion with Godnot by any weird spiritual techniques but by drilling down into our oneness with him. As we understand the three Persons of God more richly, we are invited into a more vivid and real experience of him. This is profound truth in simple and engaging writing.”

“I absolutely loved this book. It has been a huge blessing, like cool refreshing water for my soul. I frequently found myself identifying with the sin, struggles and faulty thinking Tim Chester so vividly describes in various scenarios and illustrations, which also helped me see how my view of our triune God is often so flattened and limited. My heart was softened and warmed as Tim held up all that the Father, Son and Spirit have done, and continue to do, to enable us to truly experience and enjoy an intimate relationship with God and know his daily goodness, grace and love in the messy reality of our daily lives. I finished the book marvelling at our glorious God, feeling humbled, excited, encouraged and spurred on.”

“The best books are biblical, practical, personal, pastoral, and worshipful. "Enjoying God" is one of those rare books that excels in each area. I commend it highly.”

“The greatest problem Christians have today is that they don’t enjoy Jesus as they could. This is the root of so many of our fears and woes. In this beautiful book, Tim Chester helps us to appreciate all that Jesus is and to see the practical and transformative difference that he can make in our daily lives. It is like a trip to the Caribbean for the soul.”

“How many Christians seek to live faithfully for Christ but find the experience of actually enjoying him all too elusive? In this precious book, Tim Chester shows us that the Jesus we meet in Scripture—compassionate, strong, welcoming, loving, life-giving, glorious—is the same Jesus who is present and active in our lives each day. By alerting us to our Savior’s manifold expressions of love and care, Tim motivates us to move toward Jesus and find in him all the comfort, grace and joy he offers to his own. ”

“Refreshing, devotional and deeply Jesus-centred. This book takes us on a journey of biblical reflection to discover a deeper delight in the Lord Jesus. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. ”

“Reading Enjoying Jesus has been an extraordinary blessing, causing me to enjoy Jesus anew. As I progressed through the book, I found myself gazing at Jesus with fresh insight and affection during both ordinary and challenging moments of the day and in wakeful hours at night. Towards the end of the book, Tim writes, “When your eyes are fixed on Jesus, you’ll realise you are rich”, and with his characteristic clarity and warmth, he leads us to that treasure. Enjoying Jesus combines rich biblical teaching, pastoral wisdom and personal testimony in a way that will draw you closer to Jesus, with a substance and intimacy you might not have thought possible. Read it slowly and delight in the reality of Jesus’ presence and kindness. ”

“What a magnificent book! And what a marvellous Saviour! As ever, Tim Chester relates historical theology, faithful exposition and warm application to the spine-tingling reality of the right-here, right-now ministry of the risen Lord Jesus. ”

“This is a great book. Tim makes important theological distinctions with a lightness of touch and helpful illustrations so that the reader is learning deep truths of the faith without really noticing. He then helps us to take practical steps to enjoy different aspects of Jesus’ character and work; each chapter concludes with numerous suggestions of how to let the glory of Jesus make a difference each day. Some of the chapters left me very greatly affected and rejoicing deeply. ”

“Christians talk easily about “having a relationship with Jesus”. But what do we actually mean—really, practically, today? Tim Chester wants normal, ordinary Christians to genuinely enjoy Jesus, not just to know about him in the abstract. This gentle, warm book is an invitation to experience Jesus’ presence, love, grace and compassion in our everyday lives. I really enjoyed reading it and think you will too. ”