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In the Beginning

Date: Jan. 2, 2025

Passage

Genesis 1:1-5

Genesis

The Creation of the World

1:1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.

3 And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. 4 And God saw that the light was good. And God separated the light from the darkness. 5 God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And there was evening and there was morning, the first day.

Daily Bread

Key Verse: Genesis 1:3

And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light.

The earth was formless, empty, and dark. Even then, the Spirit of God hovered over the waters. God used words to create something out of nothing. With His word, God brought to the world light, life, beauty, and meaning into existence.

God said, “Let there be light.” God distinguished the light from darkness, day from night. With light came the first break of dawn. It was the dawn of something good and very bright.

Although we normally think of the start of our days in the morning, each day of creation starts with evening and ends with the morning. It reveals God who works to bring light and clarity from chaos and darkness. In the same way, our lives may be a reflection of God’s work. If things are dark and chaotic, we can trust in God’s creation power for light and hope at the end of the day.

Prayer: Father, may the light of your love and grace dawn in my life.

One Word: Let there be light.

Worship God by Listening to Him

Psalm 81:1-16

Key Verse: 81:8

Hear, O my people, while I admonish you!
O Israel, if you would but listen to me!

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