Jesse Tree - WEEK 1 - Day 1 - Sunday

 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

CREATION

SCRIPTURE READING: Genesis 1:1 – 2:3

             The Jesse Tree begins with creation, reminding us that everything we see and experience was made by God. In the beginning, God created the heavens, the earth, and all life, declaring it "very good." This story highlights God as the loving Creator who brought order out of chaos and breathed life into humanity, forming us in His image.

            Creation also reflects God's generosity and care. Every part of the world was made with purpose and beauty, and humanity was given stewardship over it. It reminds us of our responsibility to care for creation and live in harmony with God’s plan.

            Yet, as we reflect on creation, we are also reminded of humanity’s fall (Day 02). Despite the brokenness that would come, God’s plan for redemption was set in motion from the very beginning. The story of creation in the Jesse Tree reminds us that Jesus is the Word through whom all things were made (John 1:1-3) and that through Him, creation would ultimately be restored.

  

PRAYER:

Heavenly Father, we thank You for the beauty of creation and for making us in Your image. Help us to see Your glory in the world around us and to care for the earth as You have entrusted it to us. As we prepare to celebrate the birth of Your Son, remind us of Your plan for redemption that began from the very beginning. Amen.