how the light gets in

Category: DECEMBER 2019

• Day 4

  Posted at 1:50 pm by How the Light Gets In, on December 4, 2019

  “The Jesus Storybook Bible” pulls you in close, gets you comfy and seems to hum the song God wants to sing just for you.

  Doesn’t matter how old you are, if you have kids or not; this book, the way it retells stories like today’s “A New Beginning: Noah & The Ark” feels fresh.

  This is what I mean.

  Old school Noah – Noah built the ark, filled the ark with animals two by two and everyone was saved. The end.

  I’m exaggerating but trying to make the point. Ready? Here comes the storybook version.

  

  Noah’s friends laughed at him, isolated him; showing us that being faithful to God does not mean a carefree life. That’s important to know. We tend to write God off when things get hard like He’s forgotten us. But life can just be hard. Period.

  Here’s the difference: This version of the story illustrates how Noah lives his life WITH God – asking Him, complaining to Him, thanking Him, doubting Him, but sticking by Him – a true relationship. 

  The storybook tale also presents God as a God of promise and faithfulness and partnership and love.

  Noah stands by his God and God stands by his word.

  

  If you go to the authors website, you can sign up for a reading plan through “The Storybook Bible” all the way to Christmas. Here’s the link: https://www.sallylloyd-jones.com

  I’ll leave you with this excerpt. Say it out loud for yourself, for your kids, your grandkids; it is true for us all:

  “No matter what, in spite of everything, God would love his children – with a Never Stopping, Never Giving up, Unbreaking, Always and Forever Love.”

  The Jesus Storybook Bible p36

  If we’re taking one step at a time, I just got a little extra pep in my step from this one. Day 4! We did it!

  Posted in DECEMBER 2019 | 0 Comments | Tagged Advent, How the Light Gets In, Noah and the Ark, Sally Lloyd-Jones, The Jesus Storybook Bible

• Day 3

  Posted at 2:12 pm by How the Light Gets In, on December 3, 2019

  This time of year can feel loud. Sometimes (even for me), words can be too much.

  Since we started this journey with Psalm 119:105 and the image of a lamp for our feet; the photo @aussiedave shares today is meant for you and me.

  

  Look him up on Instagram and on Facebook ‘Aussie Dave Adamson.’

  As Dave says, he offers you the Bible in photos. And my goodness, are they beautiful pictures.

  Everyday Dave posts. And every post is a deep dive look into scripture, wrapped up in 2 paragraphs with the bonus of a spectacular picture.

  Today, Dave gives us this scripture.

  “She will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel which means ‘God with us.’” – Matthew 1:23

  @aussiedave makes me smile thinking God can use Instagram to reach you and me showing us He is with us.

  Today, I’m writing in all caps GOD WITH US.

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• Day 2

  Posted at 9:59 am by How the Light Gets In, on December 2, 2019

  Day 2 of Advent

  Today we’re looking at the “Jesus Calling” Devotional. This little book has you set up day by day. So good, right?

  First step is look up the day you need.

  Before you start reading, imagine Jesus is the one speaking to you. That’s how the author has written it. Then look up the verses listed at the bottom of the page, open your bible and read God’s words for you.

  So for example, one reading today is from Isaiah 9:6. You can always google it.

  Or, if you have an actual bible, find the name Isaiah, then flip to chapter 9 and skim down to verse 6.

  Let me just show you.

  After I read, I like to write the verse down in all caps, sit with it a few moments, then write a thought or idea from it. You can underline in your bible. It is okie dokie.

  So this verse from John, I notice Jesus offers his friends PEACE in the midst of their fear. And while they were “overjoyed,” Jesus’ message is still PEACE. Did you notice that?

  We did Day 2! 💗

  Posted in DECEMBER 2019 | 2 Comments | Tagged adven, How the Light Gets In, Jesus Calling, John 20:19-21