We have all experienced fear at some point in our lives and for some, our lives can feel riddled with this anxiety and fear. Proverbs 29:25 says “The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is safe”. So why then do we continue to fear those other than God? Hannah Hurnard’s allegorical book titled, Hinds’ Feet on High Places, captures the journey of one named Much Afraid who leaves her family of Fearings in the Valley of Humiliation to follow the Shepherd to High Places.  

About the book

Hinds’ Feet on High Places tells a story of grace and transformation as Much Afraid seeks to enter the Kingdom of Love with broken legs and two companions named Suffering and Sorrow. With Much Afraid’s family constantly taunting her and luring her back to the snares of fear and pride, the reader gets to experience the Shepherd’s loving guidance as Much Afraid transforms into Grace and Glory.  

This poetic work will make your heart want to sing songs of praise to God. Whether you are a newer or older Christian, Much Afraid’s tumultuous journey of stumbling and falling as she seeks God’s kingdom will be easy to resonate with. This book will make you feel less alone in your battle against sin, less afraid of suffering, and more confident in the salvation and love God extends to his children. 

I recommend this book for any young woman trying to journey well in her walk with the Lord. If you find yourself stumbling into suffering and sin this book will graciously point you to the hope, freedom and purpose we have in God’s kingdom. 

A QUOTE AND A QUESTION

“Remember, even though you seem to be farther away than ever from the High Places and from me, there is no distance at all separating us. I can cross the desert sands as swiftly as I can leap from the High Places to the valleys, and whenever you call for me, I shall come.” -p.39 

• Have you experienced feeling far from God? What helped you to remember that He is always with you?