Our Father, Creator of Heaven and Earth

"All the work of the world is merely a taking advantage of energies already there." - Henry Drummond

Astronomers have been peering into the deepest recesses of space for many years. They have uncovered vast regions of our universe previously unseen by human eyes. Scientists have brought to light the wonders of the world that resides both within, and without our own natural environment.

To understand something so intimately that you know everything there is to know about it is no small feat. No matter how thorough or precisely an investigation may be, there's always the chance that it was compromised in some way. Perfect knowledge is not within our grasp, or capabilities.

Not so with God. After all, who could have a more in-depth knowledge of creation than the Creator Himself? As intelligent as we think we are, we are mostly handlers and copiers in the "secrets of life" game. We don't create in the sense that God creates.

God furnished all the basics or building-blocks. All we do is rearrange, modify, and bring to light what was already there. I am not trying to knock science or any other field of study that benefits humankind by it's findings or innovations. I'm all for that!

My point is, we work with the tools that have already been given to us. I reiterate what Solomon articulated in Ecclesiastes 1:9, "What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun." We may tweak, tinker, and manipulate materials and molecular structures, but we inherited their original designs; we didn't create them.

The opening verse of the Bible, Genesis 1:1 places this fact front and center, in full view, for everyone to see.  When we read, "In the beginning, God created..." there is no misunderstanding as to how, not only ourselves, but everything else came into being.

We humans are prone to vanity and arrogance. That's just part of our nature; that's being human. Another part of our humanness is being flawed. It's true that once in a while we may get something right, but that doesn't mean we aren't flawed or imperfect.

God gave us our gifts, abilities, and intelligence to help us to understand and survive in this world. Some may argue about all the things wrong with this world, and that it's God's fault for this or that. It's not God's fault for our shortcomings. We did that to ourselves because of our disobedience to God (see Genesis 3).

Our Father in Heaven provided creation for us to thrive in, and be caretakers of it. We are also to care and love for one another; which, honestly, we could put some more effort into than discovering another planet! (John 15:17; 1 Peter 4:8)

The term creation means: "the act of producing or causing to exist." We exist because of God. You, me, and the rest of creation were lovingly created by a loving, merciful, and Holy Father in His image (Genesis 1:27). That is THE major advantage we have over everything else. And that makes all the difference.

Scripture: Hebrews 11:3; Revelation 4:11; John 1:1-3; Psalm 33:6; Isaiah 42:5

Prayer: Dear Lord, You gave me life, and provide everything I need; I see Your awesome presence in all of Your wonderful works around me; may I never take anything for granted; especially You! Amen

Have a blessed Monday!

Hailey