In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. (Genesis 1:1, NASB)
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. (John 1:1-2, NASB)
I love the Creation story. It gives me hope because of the promises in the Bible from the Creator!
I’m reminded of the story told by a sports journalist (I don’t remember who) about his journey to faith in Jesus. As a boy, he loved sports (as most boys do), and was bored and restless sitting in church (as most boys are). But one day the words from the pastor woke him up, and started him on the road to faith.
What the pastor said: “In the beginning . . . “
What the young man heard: “In the big inning . . . “
Consider all that God created: Look to the heavens. Astronomers tell us there are billions and billions of stars, most of which we can’t even see. Yet the Bible says that God knows each one by name! The same Creator constructed you and me with the same loving detail as those stars. And he knows each of our names, has numbered the hairs on our heads, and has numbered the days of our mortal lives here on earth.
The Apostle John wrote that Jesus (the Word) was in on the Creation. He goes on to say that nothing was created without His input. He is Lord of all!
From John 1:1, found at bibletruthandprophecy.com
I’m in awe that the Father, who created everything we see, and beyond all that we can see, should have regard for little ol’ me! He made me, He knew I’d be a sinner, and yet He made a way for me to have fellowship with Him, despite my flaws. The Bible says that God loves us so much that He sent His Son to die for us. All we have to do is believe in the Son and accept this precious Gift, and we will have everlasting life! Communion with the Lord in heaven for eternity! As I said, I’m in awe!
My hope is in the name of the Lord, Who has promised eternal life for those who call upon His name! I have ALS. As I sit on my bed pondering all this I understand the number of my days is not as many as I’d originally thought. But God is in control. He’s got this! I stand on His promises! Have you called on His name?
Worship: “Nobody Like You,” by Paul Wilbur