What moves the Christian life forward? Not willpower. Not circumstance. Not religious routine. Scripture reveals something deeper—something divine. A life truly lived before God is carried, sustained, and directed by Him. It is not stagnant or aimless. It is holy movement.
*Holy Momentum* unfolds this biblical reality through five interconnected doctrines that trace the believer's life under God's hand.
It begins with the covenantal foundation: “His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed” (Psalm 112:2). The life of the righteous man does not end with himself. His faith, prayers, and obedience press forward into his household and beyond, establishing a spiritual trajectory shaped by God's promises.
It continues with dependence: “Call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me” (Psalm 50:15). Trouble is not an interruption of the Christian life but one of God's appointed means to drive His people to Himself. Prayer becomes the lifeline where weakness meets divine strength and where forward movement is renewed.
It is directed by eternity: “But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night” (2 Peter 3:10). The believer does not move blindly. Every step is taken in light of Christ's return, the judgment of the world, and the consummation of all things. This certainty shapes how the Christian lives and prepares.
It is marked by separation: “With my staff I passed over this Jordan; and now I am become two bands” (Genesis 32:10). Like Jacob, the believer leaves worldly securities behind and leans wholly upon God. The staff becomes an emblem of weakness upheld by divine provision.
At its heart, it is driven by love for Christ: “Whom having not seen, ye love” (1 Peter 1:8). Faith makes the unseen Savior more compelling than the visible world. The believer is not merely pushed forward by duty but drawn forward by affection for Christ.
This is the Christian life as Scripture presents it: a God-sustained movement from beginning to end. Through trial and deliverance, weakness and dependence, time and eternity, God carries His people forward.
*Holy Momentum* is not a call to do more. It is a call to see clearly what God is doing—and to follow Him until faith gives way to sight.
Details
- Publication Date
- Apr 28, 2026
- Language
- English
- ISBN
- 9781626635470
- Category
- Religion & Spirituality
- Copyright
- All Rights Reserved - Standard Copyright License
- Contributors
- By (author): C. Matthew McMahon, Edited by: Therese B. McMahon
Specifications
- Pages
- 160
- Binding Type
- Paperback Perfect Bound
- Interior Color
- Black & White
- Dimensions
- US Trade (6 x 9 in / 152 x 229 mm)