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Creation story: The All-sufficient God

Creation story: The All-sufficient God
Genesis 1:1-3.

Amid all the uncertainties and strange news headlines, we can find encouragement in God’s word. The creation story in Genesis is a wonderful reminder of God’s intention for His creation and His eternal sovereignty over it. The story reminds us that life doesn’t just “happen”; it is authored by the all-powerful all-sufficient God. We will see this more clearly as we journey through the creation story of chapters 1 and 2.

In Genesis 1, the world begins formless, empty, and shrouded in darkness. It is a picture of total chaos, yet the Spirit of God is already hovering over the waters. Even before He speaks, His presence is the foundation of our hope. In this opening scene, we see what His all-powerful all-sufficiency looks like:

  • God is above and beyond all.
“In the beginning, God...” (v1). These four words are the anchor of the entire Bible. Before time, space, or matter existed, God was already there. He is not a part of the universe; He is the architect of it. This means He isn’t stressed by the headlines or limited by the laws of nature. He is the ultimate authority, standing outside of time and over every circumstance we face. God can be trusted with every circumstance we face.

  • God can create from nothing.
“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” (v1). This became the very canvas of the rest of his creation. This means an impossible situation to us is not impossible to him. He is the God who creates the paintbrush, the canvas, and the artist. When we feel we have nothing left to give or no way out, we serve a God who specialises in bringing beauty out of absolutely nothing. God can be trusted with the impossible circumstances we face.

  • God speaks light into darkness.
“And God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light.” (v3). When God speaks, reality shifts. The darkness didn’t put up a fight; it simply had to give way to His command (v2-3). In our own lives, we often find ourselves staring at “voids” or struggles. But the same voice that structured the cosmos is the voice that speaks over your life today. If He can bring order to the primordial chaos, He can certainly bring peace to your Friday afternoon. God can be trusted with the dark circumstances we face.

Reflect & Pray
What problem in your life or our world overwhelms you? How does knowing God is all-powerful and all-sufficient for His creation help you respond?
Thank You, God, that You are all-powerful and all-sufficient. Help me to trust that You are more than enough for me. Speak light into my world today, in Jesus’ name, amen.

God bless you exceedingly,
Sam.
“The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.” Psalm 24:1.
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