Life
Lessons: God the Creator
Genesis
1:1—2:3
SITUATION: The
magnificent story of The Beginning revealed God’s creativity, majesty, and
love. Yet the most humbling, puzzling, and awe-inspiring act took place when
God breathed the breath of life into humanity.
OBSERVATION: God
demonstrated power and love by creating. With only a spoken word God created
everything around us. Then, with loving care, he formed Adam out of the ground.
INSPIRATION: With
one decision, history began. Existence became measurable. Out of nothing came
light. Out of light came day. Then came sky . . . and earth. And on this earth?
A mighty hand went to work. Canyons were carved. Oceans were dug. Mountains
erupted out of the flatlands. Stars were flung. A universe sparkled. Our sun
became just one of millions. Our galaxy became just one of thousands. Planets
invisibly tethered to suns roared through space at breakneck speeds. Starts
blazed with heat that could melt our planet in seconds. The hand behind it was
mighty. He is mighty. And with his might, he created. As naturally as a bird
sings and a fish swims, he created. Just as an artist can’t not paint and a
runner can’t not run, he couldn’t not create. He was the Creator. Through and
through, he was the Creator. A tireless dreamer and designer. From the pallet
of the Ageless Artist came inimitable splendors. Before there was a person to
see it, his creation was pregnant with wonder. . . . Mundaneness found no home
in his universe. Probe deep within him. Explore every corner. Search every
angle. Love is all you find. Go to the beginning of every decision he has made
and you’ll find it. Go to the end of every story he has told you and you’ll see
it. Love. . . . He created a paradise. A sinless sanctuary. A haven before
fear. A home before there was a human dweller. No time. No death. No hurt. A gift
built by God for his ultimate creation. And when he was through, he knew “it
was very good.” But it wasn’t enough. His greatest work hadn’t been completed.
One final masterpiece was needed before he would stop. Look to the canyons to
see the Creator’s splendor. Touch the flowers and see his delicacy. Listen to
the thunder and hear his power. But gaze on [humanity]—the zenith—and witness
all three . . . and more.
APPLICATION: Today
you will encounter God’s creation. When you see the beauty around you, let each
detail remind you to lift your head in praise. Express your appreciation for
God’s creation. Encourage others to see the beauty of his creation.
EXPLORATION: Nehemiah 9:6; Job 26:7; Psalm 102:25; Acts 14:15; Hebrews 11:3
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