Sovereign

This is the third book in Ted Dekker and Tosca Lee's trilogy The Book of Mortals. Throughout the book I found myself wondering what message they were meaning to communicate with this story. In the end, it seems to depict the mystery of salvation. Elements of free choice and election both seem to be evident. In the end, this book has made me think and this is one of the aspects that earned this book five stars from me. I would probably rate it closer to 4.5 stars, as the story was a bit hard for me to get into for awhile. However, that turns out to be an important element of what it means to live as a person who has been changed by the knowledge of God and being in God's presence.

The following comments does not give details about the story, but do talk about elements in the story. Not a spoiler, per se, but for those who want no clues, be warned. There is a scene in Sovereign that is one of my favorites in a Ted Dekker book. It rivals a scene in Black where a character has an encounter with God. These scenes remind me of my own encounter with God and it goes beyond intellectual understanding or an emotional experience. It is something that leaves an indelible mark on one's life. Sovereign illustrates this as a counterpoint to those who have followed the path to God, but have not yet experienced His presence. Further, it illustrates that a person who appears to be beyond reach of God's love is not.

I recommend this series to those who can see the story and the message woven into it. It is worth thinking about.