Advent - The Fall

“For God knows that when you eat from it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.”   Gen 3:5

We all want things our way.  We want what we want, when we want, how we want and nothing better get in the way!  In our rebellion, we lose sight of everything outside of ourselves.  Yet,  even with all our self-centered, self-absorbed pettiness, He still loves us.

"And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel." Gen 3:15

But even in the midst of our self-serving tantrums, God still pursues us.  Just at the moment when judgement and condemnation seem to be in order, God says, "But it won't always be this way".  He loves you and me, inspite of ourselves.

Go figure.

Today's Reading: Genesis 3:1-19

Advent Reflection - Creation

So God created mankind in his own image, 
   in the image of God he created them; 
   male and female he created them.

Genesis 1:26-31

We are made in the image of God!  God created us and He loves His creation.  From Genesis 1 to Revelation 22 the story of His love for mankind unfolds in unbelievable grace and mercy.  Through the Advent season, look for the manifestations of His love through the scripture readings, Christmas carols, special services and activities.  You are dearly loved by the God of all creation!