The Infinite’s voice
was compelling beyond any she’d ever heard. As it should be. Could she expect
anything less from the Creator? No. And yet. And yet… Why should she expect
anything from Him at all? She yanked the edge of her mantle over her hose and
mouth again, then whispered, “Infinite? I’m no one special. Why are you telling
me this?” “Because I know you will listen.”
Genre: Allegory
Target Audience: Girls and Boys 16+
Subjects: Salvation, Trusting God, Faith,
God’s judgment
Summary: She and her family and friends
may think she’s no one special but the Infinite, the Creator, has big plans for
her – plans that include people obeying her commands and cowering in fear of
her – or rather the Infinite working through her. Ela is going about her life
as normal the day the Infinite speaks to her, gives her a vision of the
suffering of His people and invites her to become His prophet. Being His
prophet comes with a guarantee of pain, loneliness and an early death, but once
she has heard His voice she cannot go back. She is determined to follow her
Creator, no matter what He asks of her. In the meantime, someone from a nearby
nation dares to protest the suffering Ela saw in her vision and is thrown in
prison for it. As he waits for his death, Ela’s path intersects with his and
she brings the knowledge to him that will change his life.
Notes: The first in a series
retelling Old Testament stories in an allegorical story, Prophet focuses on a
young girl asked by the Infinite (God) to become a prophet. It shows a number
of Bible stories such as Namaan being healed of leprosy, Elijah and the
prophets of Baal and I suspect Elijah anointing Jehu as king. The author
doesn’t note anywhere what stories these represent, this is just my guess.
Throughout the story a number of subjects are covered but one of the most
striking and most unique is God’s judgment. Ela mourns over those who refuse to
turn to Infinite but He challenges her, asking “Child of dust, can you make
their decisions for them?” and “Even now, I will save them if they repent.
As I would save Tek An. Yet, in his pride, he will prefer death.” and “Why do
you plead for him? He refuses to hear. Look at his counselors. They are
unwilling to hear My warnings, therefore I have given their power to others and
will turn them to dust.” Most Christian fiction books don’t focus on God’s
righteous judgment, only His love and mercy. But God IS just and He does keep
His promises and He does promise that those who reject Him will receive the
punishment they have chosen. This book shows that aspect of His character. It
also shows how great our God really is. Near the beginning, there is a scene
where Ela is given a chance to choose not to be His prophet. He withdraws His
presence from her and she begs for death, recognizing that even the very dust
of the ground exists because of Him. After this, even when questioned about
being a prophet she determinedly states that she chose this, that she would not
want a life with hearing His voice. I highly recommend this book.
Spiritual Content
Recommendation Scale: 5/5
Reviewer: J:-)mi
Genesis 18:25 –
Will not the Judge of all the earth do right?
Thank you R.J.
Larson for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest
review.
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