December 1st – the start of the Advent Season.
I am still processing the last few weeks in which so much has transpired. As I continue to look back over it all, I have been filled with a fresh love and appreciation for Christ. Let me share the verse which has been weaving its way through my mind for days now:
“You know the generous grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that by his poverty he could make you rich.” (2 Corinthians 8:9, NLT)
Let me point out a few things ….
- Notice His grace is generous
- Notice it is for YOUR sakes – each of us, individually
- Notice the “so that” so you don’t miss the exchange
- Notice He wants to make you “rich”
This is the verse which became the basis for an “Advent Project” which we will be doing as a family this month. We are going to look for Jesus in the midst of our busy and hectic days – in small ways. If I may, I am going to reword the above verse in this way for this project:
“Though He was BIG and MAJESTIC, He became small and inconspicuous.”
For you see, He shows up every day, in each of our lives, in small ways. It is as we recognize and acknowledge those small ways, we are going to discover the greatness of our Lord. And we will also come to discover just how rich He has made our lives.
May you see Him today in the small.
In so doing,
May you come to see His greatness.
Today I am joining with … Playdates with God and Unforced Rhythms and Inspire Me Mon. and Mon. Musings and Create with Joy and Making Your Home Sing and Good Morning Mon. and Salt & Light .
I love the way you’ve reworded the verse! Great visual to reflect upon as we begin Advent.
There truly is so much for us to reflect upon during Advent. Praying for God to open our eyes anew & fill us with wonder – the wonder of Him! Blessings to you Kathryn!
This is a GREAT Advent verse!
Thank you! It’s funny how God can direct us to see things new & fresh & alive with meaning. Blessings!
What a perfect verse for Advent. Such a beautiful way to wait. Thanks for making me see a little differently this morning, Joanne.
Laura, thank you for blessing me with a visit during this time of waiting. You encourage me to look for Him constantly throughout my day. Thankful to have been on the Playdate journey!
A beautiful verse and you know I always appreciate the way you “unpack” a verse for us. Blessings to you and yours as you embark on your “advent project” together. xoxo
Beth, may this be a special time for you & your family, especially with your husband now being home 🙂
It sounds like a lovely Advent project! I love how Jesus shows up in small ways that allow us to work for him in big ways!
Anita, I am praying that as well look for Him in small ways, we will come to know Him in bigger & deeper ways. I so enjoy joining you on Mondays!
That’s a great way to start off an Advent project! I attempt to do the same and I am excited to find Jesus in unexpected places. Lots of great encounters this Advent season! Visiting from InspireMe Monday.
May this be a season for us both in which we find ourselves awed by Him!
Beautiful! Looking forward with anticipation to all Advent has to unpack in my heart.
Barbie, I look forward to reading all that God will show you & that you will share with us all. It always amazes me that He speaks to each of us so personally & individually during this season which is celebrated so corporately. He knows just how to bless each of us!
Advent is such a rich time–He made us rich through his coming. I hope that you recognize his presence daily this Advent.
Natalie, Advent truly is a very rich time. Today I have been struck with the thought, “there was no room for them at the inn.” We must make time for Him during this busy season, deliberately & intentionally, or there will be no room in our lives as well for Him. He can so easily get pushed aside in bustle. May we savor the moments.
Oh how very much I love a hunt for Jesus. And all the blessed ways He is faithful to let Himself be found.
It’s so true, Beth, He longs to be found! May our eyes be open & filled with the wonder of seeing Him!
I talk about this often with my students. Sometimes we’re so busy looking for God in the mighty and the obvious and the big that we miss Him in the every day little things. We are so blessed. Thank you for this beautiful reminder!
Carol, I so needed this reminder myself this season. I want to see Him in the little for it is then, I will see the greatness of our Lord.
What a lovely post, we can see Jesus in so many ways in our days from the little things to the big. Thanks for sharing at Good Morning Mondays. Blessings
As we see Him in the little, we will realize the greatness that is His!