I Am Number 8: Overlooked and Undervalued, but Not Forgotten by God Hardcover
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If God can take David--the invisible eighth son of a forgotten family--and turn him into a king, just imagine what magnificent plans He has for redeeming your life.
David was born a number 8--a hidden gem, often overlooked and undervalued by everyone except for God. For David, being a number 8 seemed like a curse until the day God transformed him from the unknown eighth son of Jesse into the much-honored king of Israel.
When God sends out an invitation to greatness, His directions don't always make sense to us. You may feel like the most invisible, broken number 8 out there, but God sees your hidden value and is growing you for better things. David didn't know it, but his time as a simple shepherd with a dull future did not go unnoticed by God. In David's darkest moments, he was cultivating the kind of gifts, wisdom, and leadership he would need to become a king. Even when you're an underdog in the eyes of the world, God is working behind the scenes to develop you into a king or queen.
John Gray an Associate Pastor of Lakewood Church in Texas has written an inspirational and personally revealing book. The title " I am number 8 " refers to David the King of Israel who was the 8th son of his family and who was largely overlooked , undervalued and left to work in the field watching the Sheep. This book speaks to anyone who feels forgotten , undervalued and invisible in ones life. Just as God turned Davids scars into stars the same can be possible for you. This is the theme of the book, John Gray compares the circumstances of his life to those of David and how his upbringing led him to where he is today with a passion for serving hurting people. As a precursor to the Messiah , Davids' story inspires one to fight the good fight, keep the faith and continue to serve. As Pastor Gray states on pg. 133, "the journey of the dispossessed becomes the pathway for coronation." If you feel you are a Number 8 or know of one or want to read an inspirational story of one, you will enjoy this book. Whatever your life circumstances , if God can make a General out of a shepherd following and caring for sheep , he can do likewise for you. Recommended.
