ChristmasReading2022A - Flipbook - Page 5
DAY ONE: NOVEMBER 28 - MONDAY
It is the work of prophets to open the eyes of the people to reali es
that are always acknowledged intellectually but o en not truly seen, at
least not in life-altering ways. It’s not okay to be okay with just going
through the mo ons! The mouth says all the right things but the heart
is, well, not into it. Malachi says: “Look again!” God’s name is great
among the na ons meaning God is at work even where we don’t
expect it. God is at work even under our very noses. And the danger is
that we will miss it.
Listen to Malachi. Look again! Look again at the world around us. There
is no boredom that God can’t overcome. There is no circumstance that
forms a barrier so thick His glory cannot break through. We are
con dent that the inten ons of God for crea on will override all evil,
injus ce and even boredom and ll our hearts with joy.
Look again and see! God is always at work in His crea on and in the
hearts of men!
❅FOR CONTEMPLATION:
Acts 17:16-31 (esp. v. 27)
❅FOR REFLECTION:
Where do we see God at work in the world right now?
How do we keep current events from obscuring God’s present
work in the world?
❅FOR PRAYER (ONE-MINUTE):
“Father, help me to look again at the world and see You present, at
work and Lord over all that is.” (pause)
“Create in me an inexpressible joy and the peace that passes all
understanding as I go through my day.” (pause)
“Forgive me of going through merely the mo ons of worship,
prayer, reading, serving and living as Your people.” (pause)
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“Help me live each day anew in your glory, goodness and grace. In
Jesus’ name, Amen!” (pause)