![]() It was not long before I deduced that Detours was doubtlessly a sermon or sermon series developed into a book. As someone very familiar with the story of Joseph, I found the detailed retelling (and re-retelling) of the milestones in his life unnecessary however, someone unfamiliar will certainly benefit from this effort. The author’s casual, conversational writing style reflects a pastor’s heart and is filled with real-life illustrations much like a sermon would be. Genesis 50:20), and He will fulfill our destiny when the time is right. The good news is that God can flip anything the enemy means for evil for our good (cf. If God is not ready to deliver you from it, look for Him in it.” (p. ![]() How long do I have to wait before I reach my destiny?Įvans posits that while some detours are created to develop certain skills, habits, and disciplines within us so that we can properly handle our destiny, other detours are self-inflicted thanks to poor decisions we’ve made along the way. ![]() Is there anything I can do to get off this detour and back on the road?.How does my past figure into my future?.What am I supposed to be doing while I’m waiting for my destiny?.How do I know God is with me on this detour?.How do I know I’m on a detour, and not merely being distracted?.He explains how God rarely (if ever) takes a person from the cradle to his or her destiny without a number of different detours along the way.īy the time you’re finished with the book, you’ll be able to answer the following questions: The premise of Detours revolves around God’s creating each individual human being for a specific purpose-a Kingdom purpose-and our experiencing fulfillment in the arrival of our destiny. When your destiny is in God’s hands and you are trusting God with all your heart-in spite of your circumstances, mistakes, detours, and distractions-no one can block what God has for you.” (p. (I blogged about that here and here.) Resonance – What I Loved about Detoursĭetours is an in-depth case study of the life of Joseph (based on Genesis 37-50) packed with impactful insights, practical advice, and encouragement to weary Christ followers to stay the course and finish the race marked out before us. I think the book was written for people who, like me, have felt as if they’d been called to do something specific and purposeful, waited for YEARS, and have yet to see the vision become reality. I’m happy to report that the good definitely outweighed the bad, and I learned a few practical tips to help discern God’s hand in my life. Tony Evans, and I experienced two distinct reactions to it: resonance and repulsion. Yet what we often do is try as hard as we can to work our own way to the circumstances we believe are best for us.Detours: The Unpredictable Path to Your Destiny is the first book I’ve read by Dr. To deliver you to the place He has created just for you. Tony knows a thing or two about detours, and one of the things he knows for certain is that God works through detours to bring about His blessing. Detours area good thing that often feels bad. ![]() ![]() Detours are designed for our own good, regardless of how we view or feel about them. Or if any wreck is going to be cleaned up or a hazard avoided. But detours are necessary if any improvements are going to be made on the paths we travel. More often than not, it’s a detour, one that can leave you feeling temporarily stalled and slowed down. ![]()
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