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Like a child

I really love this quote about the gospel that's explained in really simple language that a child would understand.

It reminds me that I don't have to overcomplicate following Jesus. I think I might reduce a lot of grief for myself if I learn to let go of overthinking things, and simply trust and obey. I think it also changes how I think about stepping into the unknown. Rather than 'aaaahhh, I'm going to lose control', it feels much more like I'm heading out on an adventure with God. I still have no idea where I'm heading, but I'm being guided by a reliable and experienced mountaineer acquainted with all the different paths. :)

'Now the bible isn't just a book of rules or heroes, it's most of all a story, an adventure story of a young hero who comes from a far country to win back his lost treasure.

It's a love story of a brave prince who leaves his palace, his throne, everything, to rescue the one he loves.

It's like the most wonderful of fairy-tales that has come true in real life.

The best thing about this story is that it's true.

There are lots of stories in the bible, but all the stories tell one big story - the story of how God loves His children and comes to rescue them.

It takes the whole bible to tell this story, and at the center of the story is a baby. 

Every story in the bible whispers His name.

He is like the missing piece of the puzzle, the piece that makes all other pieces fit together.

And suddenly you can see a beautiful picture.'

- Andrew Peterson, commenting on the Jesus Storybook Bible for children, and in introducing his song 'Gather Round, Ye Children, Come'

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