Bible Readings for December 3rd through December 10th

Exodus 34:1-Leviticus 7:27; Matthew 27:15-Mark 3:30; Psalms 33:12-37:11: Proverbs 9:1-10:4 We can all remember that one special teacher in school or in Sunday School who taught us something that made a big difference in our lives. I often reflect upon the one special Sunday School teacher, Doc Harmon who passed on to me the love of reading the Bible and truly taught me about faith and guided my spiritual growth. I saw God in him each Sunday, because he was always there...he loved teaching us crazy kids straight from the Bible. He made the stories come alive in my heart. I still have the Bible he gave me, with his signature and a Christmas stamp on the first page. I will always cherish his memory and will always be grateful to him. Who do you remember as being the person who taught you about Jesus? How did that person share his/her zeal for teaching from The Word of God?

As you read the passages during this Advent season, think about opportunities God may be giving you to live out Jesus' call to make disciples. Have you missed opportunities by not taking advantage of situations? Whose spiritual growth might God want you to encourage? During this Advent season, as we are waiting for the Christ child, let's pray that we can find peace and joy through serving others and giving of ourselves.