Live by the Grace of God - Holy Land Moments devotions | IFCJ

Live by the Grace of God - Holy Land Moments devotions | IFCJ: Live by the Grace of God Credit:IFCJ For in the day of trouble     he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent     and set me high upon a rock. — Psalm 27:5 This month, I will share with you weekly devotions based on my book, Generation to Generation: Passing on the Legacy of Faith to Our Children, about Sukkot, the Feast of Tabernacles, and the lessons of faith found in this annual joyous observance. Sukkot is definitely one of the most joyful weeks of the year in our family. When the holiday begins, we move into our sukkah, our makeshift hut, for the entire week. There we eat, entertain family and friends, play music, sing, and enjoy each other’s company. At night, we drag out mattresses and lay out sleeping bags so that we can all sleep under the stars. We know it might rain, and sometimes it does. We know a cat may sneak in, and sometimes one does. We know we may get mosquito bites and that there is no alarm system attached to the sukkah door. Nevertheless, we know that God is watching down on us and we feel secure. According to Jewish tradition, Sukkot is deliberately celebrated in autumn so that we can experience the grace of