When Bishop David S. Reed Sr. was fighting for his life on a ventilator, he was also being prepared for something greater. In his third book, Here a Little There a Little, Bishop Reed returns with a message that is deeper, more urgent, and painfully honest: Before we leave this world, our lives must align with the way God set them up to be.

The title of the book draws from Isaiah 28:10 — “For precept must be upon precept, line upon line… here a little, and there a little.” After surviving COVID-19, with only a 2% chance of survival, Bishop Reed began to recall the messages God gave him during that dark time. They did not come all at once. In fact, they came slowly and in pieces, just as the scripture says — here a little and there a little. Now, with a clear mind and a burning purpose, he writes it all down so that others can prepare their hearts and their lives before it’s too late.

In his own words, “God told me He loved me, but I couldn’t enter heaven because sin was on my record. If I hadn’t repented, I would have died lost.” That moment of spiritual confrontation left Bishop Reed shaken. But it also left him changed. This book is not about religion. It’s not about rituals. It is about the truth of God, the reality of sin, and the importance of following God’s order.

Here a Little There a Little is structured to walk the reader through spiritual truths one step at a time. Each chapter builds on the last, sharing revelations from scripture, personal visions, and reflections about what it means to really “get right and stay right.” He talks about darkness and light, tradition versus truth, and the spiritual danger of thinking you are fine when your soul is actually out of order with God.

Bishop Reed’s writing is filled with humility. He confesses that, for years, he was in church but was not truly right with God. He had the title. He had the ministry. But he was missing the deeper relationship. “I thought I knew God,” he admits, “but I was a sinner who needed to be saved.” It was only through the experience of being brought to the edge of death that he began to see the full picture.

This book is not just for churchgoers. It is for anyone who has ever wondered what it really means to live a life pleasing to God. Bishop Reed explains that God’s system is not based on what we think is right. It’s based on obedience. “You can’t get into heaven your way,” he says. “You have to get there God’s way.”

One of the most heartbreaking truths Bishop Reed shares is this: love does not override order. God is love, yes. But God is also holy. And He will not allow sin in His presence. That’s why repentance is not optional — it is essential.

The message of Here a Little There a Little is clear: take a moment, look at your life, and ask, “Is everything the way God set it up to be?” If the answer is no, then there is still time to change — but we do not know how much time we have.

About the Author

Bishop David S. Reed Sr. is the pastor of Upper Room Apostolic Church in Wichita, Kansas. With over 40 years of ministry, he is known for preaching truth and encouraging personal repentance and spiritual growth. After surviving a near-death experience with COVID-19, he now writes and speaks across the country to share the vision God gave him — one truth at a time.

Join the Daily Inspiration Hour Prayer Show

As part of his ongoing mission, Bishop David S. Reed Sr. now hosts the Daily Inspiration Hour Prayer Show on Facebook Live, where he encourages believers to pray, repent, and stay rooted in God’s word. The show airs Monday through Friday at 6:00 AM, 12:00 Noon, and 6:00 PM, and on Saturdays at 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM.

Listeners can also call in live to request prayer or share their own petitions. The prayer line is open during the show at:

605-475-220

Access Code: 6588057#

You can tune in directly at facebook.com/bishop.david.reed or visit his official website at bishopdavidreed.com for more updates, messages, and ministry resources.

This outreach is part of the same calling that inspired Back with a Message, a desire to warn, uplift, and help people walk closer to God.