Prophetic Blessings? A reader's review

Recently I was given the opportunity to read The Power of the Prophetic Blessing by John Hagee. Having listened to him over the years, but never read one of his books, I jumped at the chance. As Christians in America, I think we often miss the authority we have in Christ. Speaking blessings is one of those areas that you just don't hear often in the American Protestant Church. Hagee reminds us of the many blessings sought, stolen, gained and lost in the Scriptures. He also spends some time going through the blessings that Israel has experienced because of the Blessing of God on them. He says, "The Jewish people have excelled throughout history in the fields of medicine, technology, literature, science, the arts and much more. There is no rational explanation other than this success as a direct result of the supernatural power of the Prophetic Blessing." Throughout the book there are little, set aside, blurbs that encourage the reader to "Think on This". These little blurbs are quips that allow the reader to meditate on the words from the chapter in ways that keep you engaged. The book is broken into three sections that explain what the Blessings are and how to release them into our lives. It's a powerful, yet easy read. Most Christians are taught that the Word of God has power and this book reaffirms that by equipping one to declare God's Word over our lives and the lives of those whom we love allowing the Christian to live a worry free, rich life in Christ and His blessings. The last Chapter gives direct instruction on the best ways to proclaim these blessings and examples of speaking them. The book opens an idea that is important for our time, yet is rarely taught. If you've interest in experiencing God's blessings in your life and the lives of your friends and family, take the time to read and study this volume. You won't be sorry.