
ABOUT THE BOOK
A respected African missionary spent decades serving remote villages where there were no roads, little comfort and constant hardship. Many admired the remarkable revival that followed his ministry, but few knew the hidden price he had paid through illness, rejection, loneliness and unwavering obedience. His life proved a timeless truth: the deepest rivers of God's blessing often flow through hearts that have first been broken. As the African proverb says, "The tree that bears the sweetest fruit has endured the fiercest storms." The Price of the River: Why God's Greatest Blessings Flow Through Broken Vessels by Ikechukwu Frank unveils this powerful biblical principle through the lives of Moses, Jesus Christ, Joseph, David, Paul and many other biblical and real-life examples. Rooted in Exodus 17:6, Isaiah 53:5, John 7:38, 2 Corinthians 4:7-12, Galatians 2:20, James 4:6, 1 Peter 5:6 and many other passages from both the King James Version (KJV) and modern Bible versions, this compelling book explores the concept, dimensions, importance, keys and benefits of spiritual brokenness. Across ten engaging chapters, readers discover why every river has a price, why Calvary always precedes Pentecost, how God transforms broken vessels into channels of salvation, revival, healing, wisdom, compassion and eternal impact, and how every believer can become a life-giving river to a thirsty world. Filled with captivating true-life stories, African proverbs, practical lessons, reflection questions, prayer guides and memorable Bible studies, this inspiring book challenges believers to embrace God's process, remain faithful through suffering and leave a lasting legacy for Christ, proving that the price of the river is always worth paying
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