Citizen by Rob Peabody

 

This is a thought provoking nonfiction Christian book. From the very beginning the book took me down a new path because I had no idea what the author, Rob Peabody, meant by an "Alternative Kingdom. Citizen by Rob Peabody goes into great detail about the life of a true Christian. If you expect an exciting life as a Christian, your role will  go farther  beyond sitting in a pew on a chosen worship day. It goes beyond a moral compass of striving to keep the law in a lawless society. It's more than not stealing, not killing, not coveting your neighbor's belongings or not ever have cursed out your neighbor's dog for parking too loudly on the week night before you have to go to work. Also, it's more than saying "yes, I'm saved. My everlasting home is in Heaven with Jesus. Amen. Rob Peabody gives himself and his family as a concrete example. They left all their material possessions and went to London to do Missionary work.

Examples of the people Rob Peabody is talking about are: Gandhi, St. Augustine and even Mark Twain. I did feel a bit uncomfortable while reading Citizen. I always thought striving, falling and then, repenting from sins was enough. Rob Peabody broadens the map for citizens of Heaven. On the back of the book, there is a blurb. "Is Jesus asking of us more than we are comfortable with giving?" It's a very pertinent question.

Citizen by Rob Peabody also takes into account the thoughts behind the acts done. Why are we picking up the diaper bag for the lady going into church? Why are we giving a sum of money to the Special Olympics? Why are we evangelizing? According to Rob Peabody and the scripture he gives, we can do it all and still find ourselves outside the joy and will of the Lord. 

However, the book leaves no room for judging our family and friends. I did read the book one time fully for the review. Then, I read back over chapters which I wanted to underline in my memory. This Lead Pastor from Texas speaks asks are we as Christians ready for a risk or not ready to take a risk. "If you are satisfied and comfortable with your current state of life and faith, then I suggest you put this book down and continue shopping." WES Hamilton, Lead Pastor, Hulen Street Church, Fort Worth, Texas.http://www.awakenmovement.com/ Rob Peabody only wants to prove that the Christian life doesn't have to become boring and stale. According to the author, our Christian life can be more abundant and more satisfying. He wants us to find the joy Jesus promised us while here on earth and at this very moment.We don't have to wait until death takes us home. http://www.citizenthebook.com/

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