“MOONLIGHT MAGIC”
“The stars tell us something very, very important. As David the psalmist said, “The heavens declare the glory of God” (Psalm 19:1). Plan an evening under the stars to see if you agree!
Pick a nice, clear evening, head outside, and look up. Better yet, lie down on a blanket, and depending on the temperature, even under a blanket.
What do those sparkling stars reveal to you about the God who created them? Think, for instance, about how strong or big God must be.
Do you see the Big Dipper, the North Star, Orion, or Cassiopeia? What do constellations like these reveal about the universe? (Hint: Is there anything accidental or random about the way the stars are arranged?)
Take a few minutes to look at the moon. How much of it do you see? How bright is it? And, kids, ask your parents this riddle: How is the moon like a Christian? (Hint: Both reflect the sun’s/Son’s light!) Take a few minutes to brainstorm what you can do as a family to reflect the light of Jesus at your school and in your neighborhood.
Isn’t it amazing that such a mighty, creative, and awesome God knows you by name and even numbers the hairs on your head? (Matthew 10:30). Spend a few minutes praising God for the beauty of His creation. His love for you is immeasurable… it’s a love that reaches “higher than the heavens” (Psalm 108:4)
Take time for a family hug before you head inside, and then everyone drink a cup of warm cider or hot cocoa before you call it a night. Sweet dreams!”
The preceding excerpt is taken from Making Ordinary Days Extraordinary by Gloria Gaither & Shirley Dobson, Multnomah Publishers, 2004
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