Be Last: Descending to Greatness

"Be Last" by Jeremy Kingsley is as appealing on the outside as on the inside. The front cover drew me to the book immediately. What does an upside down throne really mean? Well, in God's topsy-turvy economy, it means that He doesn't see things the way we see things. And which way really counts when you're trying to live for Him? We must alter our perceptions of what we believe is right and take on God's mindset. The back cover is equally thoughtful. There is an equation: "Humility + Service = Greatness!" WOW!!! Is this a hint? The first shall be last. Christ, Himself, first set the example of this kind of living for us. This oxymoron is on of the basic building blocks of how the Christian life is supposed to be lived. Being a humble, selfless servant is not a popular position to hold as a human being. Jesus came to serve. The Ruler of the Universe. Creator. Savior. God. Servant. How can we, His sheep, think we're greater than the Shepherd? If He came to serve, how can we refuse to do so? This book is full of wonderful scriptures to inspire the reader to greatness by encouraging humility and the development of a servant's heart. "Be Last" is a challenging, life altering read. Even if you only absorb and apply one nugget of truth from this book, it is worth it!

Jeremy Kingsley is an amazing individual that challenges you to think in ways that are completely different from what our 'normal society' teaches. I have encouraged everyone I know to get and experience this book.

Blanchard and Chapman back Kingsley with accurate endorsements regarding this counter-cultural call back to living a Christian life of significance via upside-down thinking. Blanchard says, "Jeremy Kingsley drives home one of the deepest principles of life and leadership", and Chapman says, "It is obvious Jeremy Kingsley has discovered the secret so many people - believers and nonbelievers alike - continue to overlook." 'BE LAST: Descending to Greatness' will realign your thinking with the Biblical call to servant-style living. Kingsley's charming, yet convicting delivery will keep you turning the pages while his excellent grasp of the Scriptures ensures you stay Biblically grounded. This is a must read!

This book allows the reader to get a glimpse of what life is supposed to be like compared to what life often becomes. The world has it backwards. The first shall be last, Less is more, lose it and you will find it. What? Kingsley lets the reader see that Jesus teaches us to live in a way that is completely opposite of the way of the world. What a refreshing message in the hectic world of North America. GET IT, READ IT and LIVE IT! Then give your copy (or buy another) to someone else and let them experience it as well

This book is incredible! I have a copy of it, and am very challenged by it. It's a must have. -Sam Bhatt