On the
first day God created light and darkness, day and night. In this one act God demonstrated power, his
originality, dominion, himself as Creator and Masterful Designer! On the second day God created an expanse
between the water, calling the expanse above, sky, demonstrating a definite
strategy. So in addition to his power
and originality, he is planning!
On the third day the water below
and sky above came together. God called
the dry ground, land and the water that met the land, He called, sea. He also commanded the earth produce plants,
grain and seeds of it’s own kind. This was a busy day! God saw his creation and said it was
“Good!” God’s creation is intended to carry on His
designs, enabling it to last a while and assessing His creation again, says,
“It is good! “
On the fourth day God again deals
with light and darkness. He creates the
sun for light during the day, while creating the moon and stars for the
night. A different light than the first
light! God’s creation on day one is
“Spiritual Light” because God is light, while the light on day four is for the
earth. Again, God sees what He’s created is good! On the fifth day God filled the waters with
all kinds sea creatures and the air was filled with all kinds of birds! He also created land animals, and told all to
reproduce according to their own kinds.
The sixth day brought the creation
of man in His image, male and female!
Man was given dominion over all the earth, blessed, told to multiply and
subdue the earth! Think of it! We humans, God’s creation were given total authority
over all living things in the sea, on the land and the birds of the air! He gave us herbs, fruits, vegetation and meat
from the animals to eat. Here God’s goal
is clear! He has planned for an enduring
creation! God again, assessed his work
and saw that it was good!
Finally on the seventh day, God
rested from his work and made the day Holy.
In his originality, his creativity, through his awesome power, and demonstrating
his sovereignty, God looked at His work and said, “It is complete! It is done!
And it is good!”
We were created by a Master
Designer and given amazing gifts of sustenance and authority over the earth,
and He said, “It is good!” Why then are
we so quick to defile our bodies with sin like evil thoughts, pride, deceit,
covetousness, blasphemy, theft, and all other wickedness? Satan is as real today as he was the day he
deceived Eve in the Garden.
God demonstrated his power every
day of the week. He worked six days and
rested on the seventh. Isn’t this how we
should live our lives? Shouldn’t the six
days of the week be our work for the Lord, while living Christ-like lives, so
others can see? And then on the seventh,
like God, rest, worship the God that He is, and fellowship with other
believers? This was God’s design and
it’s time we recognize it!
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