Advent Devotional - 9th Day

Monday, December 5th, 2011

Written by: Frank Raike

Readings: Exodus 2:1 - 4:20

The Lenten Season is a burning bush. The branches a flamed, burning, but not being consumed. An announcement of what is and what is to be. “I AM WHO I AM.” The cries of misery were heard, deliverance from oppression was completed, and placement was made into “a land flowing with milk and honey.” This is a place where God can be worshiped and served in peace and joy instead of one having to serve Pharaoh in hard service. God promised Moses and the Israelites to be with them and to be their God, and they would be His people.

Now, a different branch is set a flame within our hearts, coming from the Tree of Jesse and never being consumed nor burned away. This Branch serves as an announcement of grace and faithfulness of God through Jesus., a promise to all of us that God is with us.

Dear Jesus,
During this Advent Season, let the fires continue to burn in our hearts and never be consumed. Let it serve as a reminder that you are our God, we are your people, and you are always with us. Amen.

Family Moments:

Monday: Week 2, Moses, God's Leadership, Exodus 2:1-4:20, Burning Bush
God spoke to Moses through a burning bush. How does God talk to us (through sermons, songs, nature, friends, family?)? Can we hear God if we are not listening? Find a recording of the Christmas song “Do you hear what I hear” and sing it as a family. Color the ornament and add it to your Jesse Tree.