Bible Verse and Hymn for Tuesday 28 December

"Greetings Everyone in the Name of Jesus Christ"

Today we begin an introduction and then in the upcoming days will take a tour into the first Book of God's Holy Word "Genesis".  

Genesis was the first of five books written by Moses in the Sinai Wilderness.  Moses whom God used to deliver His people from the land of Egypt and to the very edge of Canaan. There is no doubt that the scripture, and Christ Himself viewed Genesis and Moses' other books as God's Word and that they are accurate and reliable account of events that happened in his time. (see Matthew 19:4-6; John 8: 56-58; Romans 5: 12-15)

The first words that we read in the Genesis express the value of this Old Testament Book: "In the beginning".  Genesis takes us back beyond recorded history and unveils the orgin of the universe and the human race.  Genesis is not merely a beginning; it provides the foundation for the rest of the Biblical narrative.    The message of Genesis is that to understand who we are and where we came from, all start with God.

Genesis traces the Creation of the universe to a Loving and Personal God. It shows us as being unique and special creations of God.  It tells us about sin and evil. It  reaffirms mans moral responsibility and sets in motion the foundation for redemption.

Genesis explains how the nation of Israel came about.  That they were a chosen by God to be blessing to the whole world.  That the promises made to Abraham, are evidence that God has a purpose for us, and is working out that purpose in His time frame.

Genesis sets in motion the understanding of all Scripture.  God is the Great I AM, that God cares about us, that God must and will judge sin but, God has also a plan that will bring sinners back to Him.  With the call of Abraham, God revealed the wonders of His endless and redeeming love.

Tomorrow we will start with Genesis Chapter 1 "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth".

Let not your heart be troubled, His tender word I hear
And resting on His goodness, I lose my doubts and fears
Though by the path He leadeth, but one step I may see
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me
I sing because I'm Happy
I sing because I'm Free
For His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me

Heavenly Father, How thankful we are that we have a Loving, Caring and Gracious God.  That we serve a God who is in total control and that all things are going according to Your plan and time frame.  May be continue to Praise and Glorify Your Holy Name until you take us home to spend all eternity with you.
                                                                  Amen

Today's Bible Verse: Galatians 5:22-25 

"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long suffering, kindness, faithfulness, self control.  And those who are Christ's have crucified the flesh with its passion and desires.  If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit"

Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day.  Keep your eyes fixed fixed upon Jesus.

Yours In Christ
Cindi