Gen. 1:1 & 28
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth...God saw all that he made, and it was very good.”
The Amazing story of Chrstmas begins . . . .
The opening chapters of the Bible make some bold statements, claiming that God created the entire universe simply by speaking it into existence—saying, “Let there be…” and it happened. Genesis 1 and 2 describe how God was deeply satisfied with His creation, filling it with beauty and purpose, and then stepping back to enjoy it, declaring, “It is very good.”
Jenny Toews shared the following personal story, she writes
“I remember one sunny morning when I was travelling along a beautiful route that wound its way between the rocky coastline and a towering mountain range. Traffic came to a complete stop along a bend and people stood outside their cars peering over the cliffs. My immediate thought was a terrible accident had just occurred. I, too, got out to look, but there was no accident. The morning rush hour was brought to a standstill by a large pod of dolphins diving in and out of the water and skipping along the surface. No one said a word, nor did getting to work on time seem to matter either. Everyone just stood there taking in this breathtaking sight. It was a special moment of strangers standing back to delight in beauty and to respond to something greater than themselves.”
Whether we acknowledge God’s hand in creation or not, we are all awestruck by the beauty of the world around us. Splendor tells us something about the heart of the Creator of beautiful things. Being awestruck suggests that wonder is a response of worship as we ponder the glory of our good world. Our Genesis reading today points to the source. "In the beginning God ...."
When was the last time you were awestruck by beauty?
Today, take a moment to offer a prayer of gratitude to God for all the beauty in our world. As you go about your day, observe the wonders of His creation around you and express a simple prayer of praise, such as "Thank You, God, for __________."
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