In the Beginning – Genesis 1:1

The Bible opens us with the verse “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” These words are a foundational statement which the Bible stands on. Genesis explains that there is one God who created the world and it explains the origin of creation. Genesis 1:1 shows us a glimpse of the power and authority of God and His intentionality.  

Here are a few encouragements we have from the creation account in Genesis: 

There is one true God. Context is key when interpreting the Bible. When the book of Genesis was written the majority of the world help polytheistic belief systems, that is, they believed in multiple gods. The Jewish people’s faith in one God stood out among the background of polytheistic beliefs. Genesis was intention is explaining that there are not multiple gods but one God who created the world in which we live. This is different from our modern culture that doesn’t believe in any divine powers. 

There is one true God who creates. Genesis also explains that God is not a distant deity that is unable to be known or unwilling to be present. God is relational, active, and present in history – past, present, and future. God designed, created, and now sustains creation. Earth’s existence was not random or accidental. God purposefully and intentionally created our world. 

There is one true God who creates things on purpose and for a purpose. Inventors designate purpose for an invention. Every useful invention was designed with a purpose and role in mind. As a new invention is shared people look to the inventor to find out what the invention is, why it was created, and the purpose it has. Creation is the same. God, as the Creator of all life, has created everything – every person, object, and living being – with a purpose and for a purpose. Creation is not random or accidental; nor is your existence. You have been created on purpose and for a purpose. 

Live It: 

• Spend a few minutes thanking God for being active in creation and creating you on purpose and for a purpose. 

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