Thank you for buying this ebook, published by Hachette Digital.
To receive special offers, bonus content, and news about our latest ebooks and apps, sign up for our newsletters.
For more about this book and author, visit Bookish.com.
Copyright 2013 by Jud Wilhite
All rights reserved. In accordance with the U.S. Copyright Act of 1976, the scanning, uploading, and electronic sharing of any part of this book without the permission of the publisher is unlawful piracy and theft of the authors intellectual property. If you would like to use material from the book (other than for review purposes), prior written permission must be obtained by contacting the publisher at permissions@hbgusa.com. Thank you for your support of the authors rights.
All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.
Scripture quotations marked ( ESV ) are taken from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, copyright 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission.
Scripture quotations marked ( MSG ) are taken from The Message by Eugene H. Peterson. Copyright 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002. Used by permission of NavPress Publishing Group.
Scripture quotations marked ( NIV ) are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version. Copyright 1973, 1973, 1984, by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission of Zondervan.
FaithWords
Hachette Book Group
237 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10017
faithwords.com
twitter.com/faithwords
First ebook edition: February 2013
FaithWords is a division of Hachette Book Group, Inc.
The FaithWords name and logo are trademarks of Hachette Book Group, Inc.
The Hachette Speakers Bureau provides a wide range of authors for speaking events. To find out more, go to www.hachettespeakersbureau.com or call (866) 376-6591.
The publisher is not responsible for websites (or their content) that are not owned by the publisher.
ISBN 978-1-4555-1545-5
E3
Praise for
PURSUED
If youve ever read Francine Rivers book Redeeming Love, you must get this book! Juds PURSUED message brings the story of Hosea and Gomer to life in a way that resonated deep within my heart. As a woman who longs to be accepted despite my faults and shortcomings, this page-turning book was a pure gift of grace and truth. It reads as well as your favorite fiction book but leaves behind life-changing lessons of what it means to be personally loved and adored by God.
Lysa TerKeurst, president of Proverbs 31 Ministries, author of Made to Crave
My good friend Jud Wilhite has done it again! PURSUED is a fantastic book about Gods relentless pursuit of our prodigal race.
Andy Stanley, senior pastor of North Point Ministries, author of The Grace of God
PURSUED is filled with real-life stories of God-pursued people from Israel to Las Vegas. It will show you Gods heart in a way that will change yours.
John Ortberg, senior pastor of Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, author of Who Is This Man?
You are loved. You are loved. You are loved. This heartbeat of God echoes through eternity. Jud Wilhite combines both beautiful language and compelling stories to remind us of this timeless truth. Wherever you are. Whoever you are. Pick up this book. Read it. You wont be the same.
Margaret Feinberg, author of Wonderstruck and Scouting the Divine
PURSUED is an incredible book that clearly moves the focus from our pursuit of God to Gods pursuit of us. Jud sheds light on an often-overlooked part of the Bible and reveals depths of Gods grace that will breathe new life and energy into you!
Christine Caine, founder of the A21 Campaign, author of Undaunted
Does it seem odd to talk about Gods obsession with you? It wont after reading PURSUED; it may actually seem like an understatement. This remarkable book will challenge how you see God and faith and help you experience God at deeper levels of your life.
Mark Batterson, lead pastor of National Community Church, author of The Circle Maker
Jud Wilhite serves God with a passion to reach broken people for Christ. Through his rich experience as a pastor he has written this book to help all of us discover just how much we are PURSUED by our gracious God. Let go of the things that are holding you hostage and embrace a new level of freedom in Christ.
Steven Furtick, lead pastor of Elevation Church, author of Sun Stand Still
If youve ever felt like youre too far gone for the love of God, PURSUED is for you. Jud Wilhite masterfully combines biblical truths with real-life examples to reveal the never-ending, loving pursuit of God.
Craig Groeschel, senior pastor of LifeChurch.tv, author of Soul Detox: Clean Living in a Contaminated World
I just finished reading PURSUED. It changed my life! This book helped me understand that Gods correction is for my protection. This book showed me how much God adores us! I really needed this book in this season of my life. Thanks, Jud Wilhite!
Rev. Run, author of Words of Wisdom, founding member of Run-D.M.C., member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
This is hands down the most important book youll read this year. Jud brilliantly helps all of us understand the simple truth that there is a God who is pursuing us with a scandalous love. Whether youre starting a journey with God or youve been a Christ follower for decades, this book can change the way you view God and what hes doing in your life. Ill pick this book up again and again.
Pete Wilson, pastor of Cross Point Church, author of Plan B and Empty Promises
All too often I hear people say, My life was falling apart and then I FOUND GOD! This statement always causes me to scratch my head, because I was never aware that God was actually the one lost I was and He found me! I love this fresh perspective offered to us by Jud in this new book., Its not that we are obsessed with God and are pursuing Him, but rather that He loves us and wants nothing more than to have an active, vibrant, and ongoing relationship with us. You have got to read this book!
Perry Noble, senior pastor of NewSpring Church, author of Unleash!
PURSUED is such a powerful reminder of the greatness of Gods love and the persistence of His will for us. This book will open your eyes and renew your faith. For anyone who needs a reminder of the grace of God and the potential of their future, I would highly recommend PURSUED.
Matthew Barnett, co-founder of The Dream Center, author of