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Last week, I received an unsolicited review of my latest book, It\u2019s Time: Letters to the Bride of Christ at the End of the Age<\/em><\/a>. I am continually blown away by the emails, phone calls, and texts I\u2019m receiving from people who are reading this book, and what I appreciate most is how these capture the spirit I hoped and prayed would be in this book. I\u2019ll share more next week.<\/p>\n Before I share this review, however, I wanted to let everyone know that Lifestream is offering a 25% discount on all books ordered from our store<\/a><\/strong> through Christmas. All you need to do is enter CHRISTMAS25 as the promo code when you check out. There are lots of books there that might make great Christmas ideas for your friends and family, including a devotional, Live Loved Free Full<\/a><\/em>, and a coffee table book, A Man Like No Other<\/a>,<\/em> to help unpack Jesus from the religious distortions that 2000 years have put on him. Of course, all of Wayne\u2019s other books are there as well. You can see them pictured above.<\/p>\n I was wonderfully surprised to get this review sent to me by a lady in Pakistan. If others see in this book what she does, I\u2019ll be so grateful. This is what I hoped this book would do for people.<\/p>\n It\u2019s Time by Wayne Jacobsen\u00a0<\/em> There are books you read\u2026 and then there are books that read you.<\/p>\n Wayne Jacobsen\u2019s It\u2019s Time!: Letters to the Bride at the End of the Age<\/em><\/a> belongs to that sacred category. It doesn\u2019t simply teach or inform\u2014it awakens. It calls. It beckons the reader into a deeper awareness of the times we are living in and the One who is calling His Bride to attention.<\/p>\n This is not a book of theories. It is a conversation, one written with tenderness and urgency, wrapped in the gentle authority of someone who has been listening closely to the heart of Jesus.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n A Dawn Rising: The Heartbeat of the Book<\/strong><\/p>\n Jacobsen opens with a striking scene\u2014walking through the hills at dawn, hearing what he calls the \u201crefrain of the Song of the Lamb.\u201d It\u2019s intimate, almost poetic, but also prophetic in its stillness. This is the spirit of the entire book: reflective yet piercing.<\/p>\n The question he raises echoes through every page: What if we are living within a decade of Jesus\u2019s return?<\/em><\/p>\n It\u2019s not a prediction. It\u2019s an invitation to examine our lives and our spiritual posture.<\/p>\n Whether Christ returns in 10 years or 150, Jacobsen reminds us that there will be a generation of believers who must stand with courage during the most challenging moments of human history. And if such a generation must be formed someday, why not now?<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n A Book About Preparation, Not Speculation<\/strong><\/p>\n One of the most refreshing qualities of this book is that it does not get lost in timelines or sensational interpretations. Instead, it focuses on cultivating the heart of the Bride\u2014strong, steady, awake.<\/p>\n Jacobsen outlines the spiritual qualities that will define those who love Christ in the last days:<\/p>\n These themes make the book both timeless and timely. It is as relevant to the believer living quietly in a stable season as it is to the one walking through turmoil.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Why This Book Stands Apart<\/strong><\/p>\n Many books addressing the end times either stir fear or lean heavily into speculation. It\u2019s Time!<\/em> does neither.<\/p>\n Jacobsen\u2019s tone feels pastoral, almost like sitting with a trusted mentor on a hillside, talking about the world with honesty and clarity. He reminds us that preparation does not begin with stockpiling resources\u2014it begins with surrender. It begins with uncluttered devotion. It begins with learning to hear the Shepherd\u2019s voice above the roar of culture and chaos.<\/p>\n There is a quiet courage in the way he writes, calling us to:<\/p>\n Instead of panic, the book cultivates purpose. \u00a0<\/p>\n A Letter to a Sleeping Bride<\/strong><\/p>\n Jacobsen continually returns to the metaphor of the Bride\u2014a Church loved, chosen, and being prepared. But preparation requires honesty.<\/p>\n This book asks:<\/p>\n The beauty of the book lies in its balance. It does not shame or accuse. It simply calls the Bride to awaken, to listen, to walk with intentional love in an age growing increasingly dim.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n A Message for Today, Not Only the End of Days<\/strong><\/p>\n Perhaps the most memorable line in the book\u2019s description is this:<\/p>\n If this way of living will serve us well in those days, wouldn\u2019t it be worth living that way today?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n This is where the book becomes more than commentary. It becomes a blueprint for everyday discipleship. The qualities needed for the final generation are the same qualities needed now:<\/p>\n Deep love. Jacobsen reminds us that readiness is not about escaping the world but shining within it.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Final Thoughts: A Timely, Tender, and Transformative Read<\/strong><\/p>\n With a near-perfect rating and overwhelmingly positive responses, It\u2019s Time!<\/em> feels like more than a book release. It feels like a wake-up call for believers who sense the shifting season.<\/p>\n This is a book you reflect through, pray through, and revisit. A book that meets you where you are but refuses to leave you unchanged.<\/p>\n If your spirit has been stirred by the shaking in the world\u2026 This book will feel like a timely gift.<\/p>\n Wayne Jacobsen doesn\u2019t just declare that \u201cIt\u2019s Time.\u201d He helps you understand what time it truly is\u2014and how to live in the fullness of it.<\/p>\n ______________<\/p>\n Merry Usman lives in Pakistan and is a devoted Christian writer and Christian Marketing specialist who loves weaving stories that inspire faith and strengthen hearts. With years of experience in Christian marketing and content creation, she has helped ministries, authors, and faith-based brands share their message with clarity and impact. Her writing reflects a deep passion for God\u2019s Word, a heart for believers, and a desire to see lives transformed through truth and encouragement. Merry also contributes to Salt of Heaven<\/a>, a community dedicated to curating faith-filled books and resources that uplift and draw readers closer to Christ. Through her work, she hopes to shine the light of Jesus and remind others that words, when rooted in truth, can be a powerful way to nurture the soul.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nBook Review: A Wake-Up Call to the Bride <\/strong><\/h4>\n
<\/strong>Reviewed by Merry Usman<\/p>\n\n
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Instead of dread, it stirs devotion.
Instead of darkness, it points to a radiant hope.<\/p>\n\n
Unshakeable hope.
Courageous faith.
A surrendered heart.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019ve longed for a deeper walk with Jesus\u2026
If you desire clarity, conviction, and comfort for the days ahead\u2026<\/p>\n