Jesus Today

Jesus Today is a Christian devotional book written by Sarah Young that presents daily readings in a first-person format, as if Jesus himself is speaking directly to the reader. The book contains 150 devotional entries that each include selected Bible verses and messages of encouragement. Young wrote this book during a period of personal health challenges, incorporating themes of hope and perseverance through difficult circumstances. Each devotional entry is dated and can be read sequentially or opened to any page for daily inspiration. The format follows Young's previous work Jesus Calling, maintaining her approach of writing from Jesus' perspective based on scripture and her own prayer experiences. The book includes scripture references at the bottom of each entry for readers who wish to explore the biblical basis of the messages. The work emphasizes themes of finding peace amid struggles, maintaining faith during hardship, and experiencing God's presence in daily life. Young's writing aims to help readers connect scripture to their personal circumstances while reinforcing core Christian principles.

Readers describe Jesus Today as a daily devotional that helped them through difficult times, particularly depression and health challenges. Many relate to Young's personal story of writing the book while battling chronic illness. Liked: - Short, digestible daily readings - First-person perspective makes Jesus feel immediate and personal - Biblical citations support each devotional - Quality binding and presentation Disliked: - Some readers question Young's approach of writing in Jesus' voice - Repetitive themes and language - Several note it's less impactful than Jesus Calling - Some find the tone presumptuous Ratings: Amazon: 4.9/5 from 4,800+ reviews Goodreads: 4.7/5 from 1,900+ ratings Reader Quote: "These devotions met me exactly where I was during a serious illness. The words felt like they were written specifically for my situation." - Amazon reviewer Critical Quote: "While well-intentioned, claiming to channel direct messages from Jesus crosses a theological line." - Goodreads reviewer

Jesus Calling by Sarah Young Each daily devotional speaks in the voice of Jesus to create an intimate prayer experience.

100 Days of Believing Bigger by Marshawn Evans Daniels The devotional combines scripture with practical applications for guidance through seasons of transition and growth.

God Hears Her by Our Daily Bread Ministries The entries connect biblical women's experiences to modern challenges through scripture-based reflections.

New Morning Mercies by Paul David Tripp This gospel-centered daily devotional links biblical truth to personal transformation through short, direct readings.

Strong Hope by Lisa Whittle The 90-day devotional matches scripture passages with real-life applications for navigating difficult circumstances.

🌟 Sarah Young wrote Jesus Today while battling chronic illness and severe vertigo, often composing the devotionals while lying flat on her back 📖 The book follows a unique first-person format, written as if Jesus is speaking directly to the reader, which sparked both praise and controversy in religious circles 🏆 Jesus Today won the 2013 ECPA Christian Book of the Year Award and became a #1 bestseller, following the success of Young's previous book Jesus Calling 💫 The author spent three years as a counselor in Japan and has lived in multiple countries including Australia and Scotland, influencing her global spiritual perspective 📱 The devotional's success led to multiple formats, including a special edition for children, an app, and an audio version, reaching over 35 million readers worldwide