Our scripture this morning is Genesis 1:1-2 (NLT).
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was formless and empty, and darkness covered the deep waters. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters.
“In the beginning…”, it doesn’t go back any further than that. God decided to make everything according to His plan. God created all that is “ex nihilo”, out of nothing. There were no raw materials already here to be put together. God spoke and things were made by His Word.
We read more about this in John 1:1-3 – “In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God. He existed in the beginning with God. God created everything through him, and nothing was created except through him.” This is our savior, Jesus Christ. Without Him we would not exist and without Him we cannot be saved.
Colossians 1:16 tells us “for through him God created everything in the heavenly realms and on earth. He made the things we can see and the things we can’t see— such as thrones, kingdoms, rulers, and authorities in the unseen world. Everything was created through him and for him.” God has a plan for all of creation and that includes each one of us. He has called us by name and wants only good things for us. We are eternally connected to Him.
Heavenly Father, You created everything that is in love, and You send us to share Your love with all the earth. Bless us to be obedient and energetic disciples, using the gifts You have given us for the good of all. Amen.
