Advent Devotional - 2nd Day

Monday, November 28th, 2011

Reading: Genesis 1:1 - 2:3

Written by: Barbara Reynolds

"And God saw all that He had made, and behold, it was very good."

As I read the headlines and listen to the news I often wonder what is good about today's world. There is so much hate, greed and misuse of the resources God gave man dominion over. And yet, with every new sunrise I sense God moving over the surface of the deep and I feel God's Spirit filling the void. With the birth of Jesus, the light is spread and we are again separated from the darkness and I can clearly see that it was and it is "very good".

Let Us Pray:
Let the light and love of Jesus spread over the trials of daily living and shine for the world to see. Amen


Family Moments:

Monday: Week 1, God, Creation, the Dove
When God created everything, God put human beings to care for the earth and everything in it. How does your family do a good job of caring for the earth? What more could your family do to care for the earth (save electricity, recycle, help animals in need, etc?). Make a plan to be conscious of God’s creation this Advent season. (If available, watch Disney’s “The Lion King “ and note how the pride lands were destroyed when Scar was ruler, compared to the vitality of the pride lands under Mufasa or Simba’s rule. Discuss the difference in caring for the earth and the delicate balance of the circle of life.) Color the ornament and add it to your Jesse Tree.