Love Does By Bob Goff: Analysis

Maggie Cooley
Mrs. Jones-Toledo
English II Honors
5 October 2015
Love Does Book Response Love Does is a book written about the whimsical and enthralling life of Bob Goff and his discovery of a secretly incredible life in an ordinary world. His life is very different than the everyday christian because he follows what God wants rather than the world, no matter his opinion. He changes the idea of love from a thought or feeling into an action. He lives by the idea that, if Jesus would do it, he should do it, no matter how far out of his comfort zone it may be. His life has impacted many people because it has been fueled by love, not works. Love in action turns each day into a meaningful chance to make faith simple and real. The lessons Goff illustrates
After several years of work in Uganda with children in jails, Goff received a phone call, which he believed was a joke, to become the american counsel for the Republic of Uganda. Goff was shocked by the offer and was unsure if this was a good job for him to accept at that point in his life. He thought that he could continue mission trips, donations, and ministry instead of being the counsel. He prayed and realized that there was a greater reasoning behind this offer and God would not have placed him in the position without a plan. Goff accepted the offer realizing he was called to love the Ugandans and say, “we were all meant to save lives; God is always trying to save lives and he uses the least likely people to do it” (Goff 66). Goff learned through this experience that the devil constantly tries to twist one’s own thoughts to take the easier path. If Goff had declined the offer and continued mission trips and donating instead, he would have been taking the easy route and avoiding God’s plan. He would have still been helping people, but not for the right reasons, which is fulfilling God’s purpose. God calls the most unlikely people to do the most extraordinary things. Sometimes, people are called to do things that flip their whole life upside down. Deciding to put oneself in vulnerable situations is a hard to do because people do not want to be in a situation where they could fail, but God will not put someone in a position that will destroy him. Many people believe in goodness through works, but goodness is only achieved when fulfilling Christ’s purpose in one’s life. Choosing the easy path does not stretch one’s character or growth, but choosing the right path comes with great reward in heaven, but no always on earth. Striving to be like God and live out his plan impacts people