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The birth narrative of Christ is fresh on my mind, so maybe that’s why this phrase jumped off the page towards the end of John’s Gospel: . “So they took the body of Jesus and bound it in linen cloths with the spices, as is the burial custom of the Jews” (John‬ ‭19:40). . His body bound, this time not swaddled, but wrapped in linen for burial. His body laid, this time not in a manger, but in an unused tomb. His body limp, this time not in the securing arms of His mother, but lifeless, unshielded from the hands of sinful man. . Jesus, You made Yourself so vulnerable, so fragile. So exposed. You came to be born, but in coming to be born, You undoubtedly came to die. . This truly is the everlasting wonder. . #advent #incarnation #wordsworthnoting
I grieve a little when Dada is away. His presence is always a relief, an encouragement to this Mama’s long days that she’s not alone. . But I have to guard my heart lest my grief turn to despair or bitterness. It’s a subtle slope that forgets God ordains my days and circumstances, and suddenly my husband’s absence becomes all about me and my lack of support, my hard day, my unending sacrifice. . My husband is a vessel of the Lord’s ministry to relieve, protect, delight, and strengthen me to endure in motherhood, but he is just that—a vessel. He can never save or deliver, and when my heart reeks of frustration, my misplaced hope has been exposed. . So while sadness may appear because I truly love him and wish he was here, I keep my hope anchored in Christ who always lives to minister to me through the power of His Spirit within me. . #motherhoodissanctifying #risenmotherhood #wordsworthnoting
Sometimes I write simply to mirror the Divine, to put flesh on the Scriptures. Forcing huge concepts into palatable words allows them to make more of their home in me, to dwell among my soul. And I find when I use this gift to create in this way, the Word comes alive, and I witness a glory birthed from looking closely, intently, longingly into things not easily understood at first glance. . The Advent Blog I just released falls into this category. I pray these words offer a taste of the glory I’ve experienced in writing them. . Link in profile.
The first day following man's first breath was a day of rest. God intended His creation to know that the nature of their existence was not solely or even chiefly one of production but of communion. . We all know the next part of the story. The entrance of sin into the world ripped shalom at the seams. The peace and rest that pervaded human existence was severed in a moment's time. . No longer did closeness with God evoke joy and delight, but at the sound of His voice, God's beloved creation shook with fear. The shame that enveloped them testified of broken communion. Only blood would make for a covering stronger than shame. . No longer would God's people look to Him for purpose and security and identity. The lie Eve walked into now trapped her and everyone of us since, that we could be like God, masters of our own identity. — A glimpse into the content I shared on Biblical Rest today at @storyandsoulweekend. Bless the Lord for His Messiah who secured for us a Sabbath rest for our hearts and for eternal communion and dwelling with God. . #sabbath #rest #wordsworthnoting
These people❤️they took the time to write out the ways they love me and what I mean to them for my 30th birthday (best gift from husband ever). I couldn’t make it through even one of them without needing to clear the tears from my eyes in order to keep reading. . I could not be more grateful for the Lord’s kindness to entrust this community to me, to allow me the privilege of knowing them and being known by them. They enlighten my heart to the wonder of the gospel in new ways and convince me over and over that it truly is the Power that transforms, the Hope that balms, the Treasure that meets all our desires.