Genesis chapters 1 & 2 introduces us to the Creating-Power of God's voice. Poetically, yet systematically, we witness God creating day by day by simply speaking. The universe: light, stars, planets, earth, oceans, and the animal kingdom – all of these are, with all their majesty, are the simple result of His Voice. The Word of God begins with a statement of the Power of God's Words.
In the account of Creation, God seems more interested in us knowing that He is the Author of it, rather than explaining how he did it. Don't you wish that there were more details on the narrative? How exactly did God do this? Nonetheless, Creation is the best sermon given to mankind. Romans 1:20 says: "For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse."
More importantly to us, God's Creative Voice is still active in our hearts: 2 Corinthians 4:6
"For God, who said, 'Let light shine out of darkness,' made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ."
That same powerful Voice, that made light come out of dark nothingness, has spoken and continues to speak in our hearts to give us the intimate face of Jesus. There is another Creation Story; our creation story. It is a story of God's Voice creating intimacy between us and Him. That's Awesome!
Questions For Reflection:
- Am I looking and hearing for God in His Creation? (Rom. 1:20)
- Does Creation move me to worship? (Rev. 4:11)
- Why was mankind not spoken into existence, but rather formed by the hand of God? (Gen 2:7)
Want To Go Even Deeper?
Check out this website with Answers To Common Questions About Creation:
http://www.theresurgence.com/mark_driscoll_2006-06_answers_to_common_questions_about_creation
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As a young child, when I read the creation story, I read it as though it was a detailed description of how existence came to be. However, as I grew older I started to question the details more and I'll admit sometimes it became a hindrance but like you said the main purpose that the creation story serves is to let us know that God is the author, rather than explaining the details. A good verse that kind of summarizes it that I saw in the article was Hebrews 11:3 "By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God's command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible."
ReplyDeleteI have a great adoration of creation habit that I would like to pass onto you. Everyday there is a masterpiece that our Creator paints just for us, it is the sky. Just as our day is about to turn into evening, I ask you to adore the sky with me. Stop what you are doing and just admire the colors the Lord chose to paint with today. I think God's artwork in the sky is a reminder to us of who He is. Let Him speak to you thru his creation as you look upon the sky.
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