God the Creator

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