NOVEMBER 2

Genesis 1:1

                           EVOLUTION IS A FAIRY TALE!

“I didn’t know you guys were going to choose evolution for our project!” exclaimed Carrie.“I wouldn’t have joined this group if I’d known that!” “Well, you did join, and we all voted,” replied Desmond, one of Carrie’s classmates. “Now you’d better do your share of the work.” “But I don’t believe in that stuff ,” argued Carrie. She felt the other group members’ eyes upon her as she turned away.

After school, Carrie sat down on a chair in the hall just in time to hear the ending of a story her mother was reading to Elyse, Carrie’s little sister. “And they all lived happily ever after,” finished Mom as she closed the book. “ That was a fun story,” she added, “but it was just make-believe. From which book do we read stories that are always true, Elyse?” “ The Bible,” Elyse answered promptly.

“Yeah, but some people believe fairy tales,” put in Carrie. “Scientists who believe in evolution, for example. My study group is doing a project about evolution. Desmond plans to give an oral book report. Jenny’s going to draw a mural, and Tom is making up the front page of a newspaper from day one - the beginning of the world.” “And you?” asked Mom.

Carrie shrugged. “I don’t want to do anything,” she replied. “But we’re graded as a group, so if I don’t do my part, it will hurt everyone.” She sighed. “What should I do?” she asked.

Mom frowned. “Well... if you teach false theory, it will hurt you and anyone who might believe it,” she said. After a moment, she added, “When I read fairy tales to your sister, I always remind her that they aren’t true, and that the place to find truth is in the Bible. Perhaps you could do the same thing.”

Carrie sat up straight. “I’ve got an idea!” she exclaimed after a moment. “I could make a ‘Once-Upon-A-Time’ storybook about the theory of evolution. After I read it to the class, I could tell them it’s a fairy tale and that the Bible tells the true story. What do you think?”

“Great idea,” approved Mom. “I’m glad you want to stand up for the truth about creation while still fulfilling your responsibility to your classmates.”

Thought: Evolution is just man-made story to go against God’s Word.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, today’s verse reminds me that in the very first verse of Genesis, I’ll find the truth. That’s a fact, not a fairy tale, and I thank You for it! Help me to have faith in You and the Bible so that I won’t be confused by the teachings of Evolution. In Jesus’ name, Amen.