Midweek: Grace for the Moment Daily Bible, NKJV

Happy Wednesday! Thomas Nelson Bibles has again given me the opportunity to take a look at a complimentary copy of their Grace for the Moment Daily Bible, NKJV. The copy I received is a hardback (with dust jacket), double-column, red-letter edition printed in 8.5-point Comfort Print®. It comes with a lifetime guarantee. There is a dedication page, a blue satin ribbon marker, and, in case you don't recognize the Grace for the Moment citation, an introduction written by Max Lucado himself. 

This is a devotional Bible, meaning it takes on the Bible in a Year format: 365 entries beginning with Genesis 1 on January 1st. The text continues throughout the year, following the general order of Old Testament books with each day including a sequential New Testament passage, a sequential psalm, and a sequential reading from Proverbs. Additionally, each entry begins with a snippet of Scripture taken from one of the day's passages and a brief devotional from Max Lucado. 

There aren't any maps or study notes or cross references, so typical church or study use would not be an appropriate application of this book. In fact, I would submit, it could easily be characterized as a devotional with an attached Bible. Upon opening the text daily, your mind would be initially directed to Scripture (Then God said, 'Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness. ~ Genesis 1:26), then a thought from the pen of author Max Lucado (Day One, an excerpt from his book No Wonder They Call Him the Savior). The meditations by Lucado are not long at all, for those who may not be diehard fans, providing clarity or simply another perspective. What follows are two chapters from the Old Testament (Genesis 1 and 2 on the first day of the year), a psalm or portion of Psalms and Proverbs (Psalm 1 and Proverbs 1:1-7 on January 1st), and a New Testament chapter or portion of a chapter (Matthew 1, in this example). In addition to a time of reflection, prompted by Lucado's meditation, daily Bible reading is encouraged and facilitated.

If you are a Max Lucado fan and if you are looking for a devotional Bible this might be a great choice. It's compact and comprehensive format make having your quiet time on the go easy. The hardcover edition is available through FaithGateway and Christianbook for $27.99. The softcover edition is slightly less expensive and is currently on sale (until November) at FaithGateway for $19.99, making some early Christmas shopping affordable.