Book Review: Goliath Must Fall

I love being a part of the BookLook Blogger team! My most recent review is of the book "Goliath Must Fall" by Louie Giglio. I have enjoyed several of Louie's books and sermons over the last decade. BookLook gave me this complimentary book, and I in turn agreed to review it. As you might have guessed by reading the title of the book, it is based on the story of David and Goliath. In most books, teachings, and sermons over the years, I have heard teachers say that David represents individual Jesus followers. However, in "Goliath Must Fall" Louie compares David to Jesus, and not Christians. I like this teaching, it rings true. Louie compares Goliath to the "giants" in the life of believers in Jesus. Giants are things in your life that are "diminishing your ability to live a full and free life" (back book cover). Louie discusses the "giants" of fear, rejection, comfort (ouch on this one), anger and addiction. Most of the time, Jesus followers let the giants rule their lives, or they try in their own strength to overcome the giants and fail. Louie reminds us that David (with God's power) overcame and killed Goliath, and we can too. However, it will not be in our strength, but with the power of help of Jesus. Jesus overcame death and rose again to defeat all the giants in our lives. Like Louie's previous books, Goliath Must Fall is an easy read. Louie shares personal stories that draw readers in from the beginning. Louie also retells the story of David and Goliath in this book. I think that is very helpful, if someone does not know this familiar bible story. I would definitely recommend this book to a fellow Christian, but I feel this book could be read and enjoyed by someone that isn't a Christian too. I was encouraged by reading this book. Louie reminded me that I cannot overcome the "giants" in my own life by trying harder. Only Jesus can do the work of slaying the "Goliaths" in my life... I just need to trust in Him.