This is a beautiful allegory. I enjoyed how easy it was to relate to and also the underlying truths. The three things she struggled with the most were fear, pride and doubt. They pursued her and Jesus was her rescuer. Great story of how we walk out our lives.
I cannot think of a more powerful allegory illustrating the Christian life. Though most people are familiar with Pilgrim’s Progress, in my opinion, this book if even better.
The story is about a girl named "Much-Afraid" who lives in the "Valley of Humiliation". She has a crooked mouth and crooked feet.
Though she belongs to the "Fearings" family, she loves the Shepherd with all of her heart and desires to be in His service. She longs to have "hind’s feet" and "leap upon the high places" with Him.(see the Psalms for the quote) He tells her that she may have her request, but first He must place the seed of love in her heart - it looks like a thorn.
Her family has planned for her to marry her cousin, "Craven Fear", but "Much-Afraid" doesn’t want to and her only way out is to go with the Shepherd.
To reach the High Places, the Shepherd gives "Much-Afraid" two unique companions to help her along the way. They are companions of every Christian who walks the pathway to follow Christ. You must read the book to find out who they are, but be ready for a surprise!
I love this book because it doesn’t gloss over what our lives as Christians are like, the challenges we face, and a Biblical account of how we are to proceed - that following Christ means dying to self to live for Him. This is one of the most beautifully written accounts I have ever read.
Get a copy and read it. It will become one of your most treasured possessions. Then read the sequel, "Mountain of Spices" where "Much-Afraid", who has been given a new name, returns to the valley to show the love of the Shepherd to her family and friends.
== MUST READ BOOK FOR EVERY CHRISTIAN BELIEVER.==
NEED A COPY OF THIS BOOK IN .PDF FORMAT. I got the link below, download it and enjoy the book.
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