Family Devotional
Day Eight
“Gentle words are a tree of life.” Proverbs
15:4
Worldwide the dove, or pigeon, is known for
its gentleness. Because it also heralds spring in some countries and is
monogamous, it also symbolizes love.
In Scripture, the gentle dove heralds two
amazing acts of God.
It was a dove that brought to Noah the news that
the flood had ceased and that he could return to land. Several days later came
God’s covenant to never flood the entire earth again, which He marked with a
rainbow.
From that time until now, the rainbow can be
seen everywhere in the world. Even though many people do not know the story of
God’s love, God still keeps His covenant.
Another amazing announcement happened when
Jesus was baptized by John and “saw the Spirit descending like a dove on Him.”
Through Jesus came God’s covenant of redemption given for the whole world. And
though there are still many people who do not know Jesus’ story of His love for
us, God still keeps His covenant.
A small dove can still bring great news. It
is not its size but the message that it carries that changes lives and brings
hope.
In our world today we may feel as
insignificant as gentle doves, but we too have powerful words from God we can
share.
Action
1.Who do you
know that could use a gentle word about how much God loves them this week?
Write them a note to encourage them. Or draw them a happy picture.
2.Or choose
some Scripture verses and write them on strips of paper. Then hide them where
they will find them, like in a book they are reading or on their pillow.
3.Share a
favorite dessert with your friend as a surprise.
Read More
Genesis 8:11-12
Genesis 9:11-17
Proverbs 15:1-4
Mark 1:10
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