Humans Day 1

Humans Day 1

Genesis 1: In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.

² And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.

³ And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.

⁴ And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness.

⁵ And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And the evening and the morning were the first day.

 

============

 

When I read this passage, I notice “In the beginning GOD.” “In the beginning of what?” I ask. In the beginning of our relationship with GOD. This eternal being revealed how humanity began to HIS servant Moses, who wrote Genesis.

 

My Observations:

• GOD subtly shows HIS power by simply speaking Light into existence.
• “GOD created” shows HIS complexity and authority.
• GOD thought of outer space, the earth and waters and was very pleased to create light specifically for humans.

 

Excitement is what I read when I see this passage. I see GOD excited for humanity and making special things that would bring life. I see that HE was pleased with HIS creation. I can’t help thinking that GOD is saying to HIMSELF “They are really going to like this!” or “They really will need this!” Either way, I can see a loving, caring GOD who is creative and powerful.

 

Challenge

• Why does GOD start HIS dictation to Moses with the creation?
• Can you hear how pleased GOD was to make something for humans that HE did not need for HIMSELF?
• How can you mimic GOD, by using creativity and being pleased with HIS power and HIS provision of light today?

Start of Nations

Start of Nations

Genesis 9: ¹⁸ Now the sons of Noah who went out of the ark were Shem, Ham, and Japheth. And Ham was the father of Canaan. ¹⁹ These three were the sons of Noah, and from these the whole earth was populated.

 

============

 

From this family, every nation was formed. GOD made the ability to create diverse beings through two people, Adam and Eve. HE continued this propagation of diverse beings through Noah’s family. But I don’t think GOD was trying to prove HE could create variations in body types.

 

My Observations:

• GOD may have been talking to Moses, telling him about a large problem he was going to face.
• GOD was bringing Moses up to date when HE listed Noah’s genealogy
• Moses seemed to have an “aha” moment when he wrote “Ham was the father of Canaan.

 

Decades had passed and many people were born. GOD is dictating what happened to the family of Noah to Moses. Oh, Ham was the father of Canaan, Moses may have written with better understanding. This information put a problem into perspective for Moses. Ham had other children, BUT GOD specifically told Moses about Canaan.

 

This leads me to believe that the list is not a genealogy to prove GOD could make humans with diverse body types, rather it is a list of where the problem started. Calling out Canaan filled in the gap for Moses. In later verses, we will see why.

 

Challenge

• Why did GOD call out Canaan in this list?
• Have you ever wondered where a certain problem started in your life?
• Can you let GOD inform you about missing information you need to move forward?

Humans Day 1

Humans Day 1

Genesis 1: In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.

² And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.

³ And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.

⁴ And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness.

⁵ And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And the evening and the morning were the first day.

 

============

 

When I read this passage, I notice “In the beginning GOD.” “In the beginning of what?” I ask. In the beginning of our relationship with GOD. This eternal being revealed how humanity began to HIS servant Moses, who wrote Genesis.

 

My Observations:

• GOD subtly shows HIS power by simply speaking Light into existence.
• “GOD created” shows HIS complexity and authority.
• GOD thought of outer space, the earth and waters and was very pleased to create light specifically for humans.

 

Excitement is what I read when I see this passage. I see GOD excited for humanity and making special things that would bring life. I see that HE was pleased with HIS creation. I can’t help thinking that GOD is saying to HIMSELF “They are really going to like this!” or “They really will need this!” Either way, I can see a loving, caring GOD who is creative and powerful.

 

Challenge

• Why does GOD start HIS dictation to Moses with the creation?
• Can you hear how pleased GOD was to make something for humans that HE did not need for HIMSELF?
• How can you mimic GOD, by using creativity and being pleased with HIS power and HIS provision of light today?

Created For

Created For

Colossians 1: ¹⁵ Christ is the visible likeness of the invisible God. He is the first-born Son, superior to all created things. ¹⁶ For through him God created everything in heaven and on earth, the seen and the unseen things, including spiritual powers, lords, rulers, and authorities. God created the whole universe through him and for him. 

 

============

 

“Mine!” I screamed in my mind. Someone had taken the items off of “my” desk at work. I had gone to the supply cabinet and carefully chosen the items I needed. “Can’t whoever took ‘my’ stuff simply go get their own things!”

 

• I was frustrated over something “I” had claimed to be mine.
• I wanted “my” own territory.
• I had laid claim to something purchased by someone else.

 

Paul is revealed the identity of CHRIST. He explains there is no one greater than JESUS. CHRIST is superior to all created things. Everything in heaven and earth was made through HIM and for HIM.

 

My Observations

• GOD really, really loves HIS SON and HE made me for HIM out of love.
• JESUS really, really loves me, so HE decided to die for my sins.
• The HOLY SPIRIT really, really loves me and the SON, so HE pleas on my behalf and goes where the SON sends HIM.

 

“I made this for YOU” is what I imagine GOD saying to HIS SON. I mean everything was created by JESUS and for JESUS. Unfortunately, one of the created beings, Satan, decided he was going to “be” GOD. This did not go so well for him.

 

He tried to ruin humanity through temptation. We all fell. BUT JESUS did something remarkable. HE allowed HIMSELF to be murdered by HIS own creation and was raised from the dead. HE has all authority over any situation I can encounter. I am glad I am made for HIM and give my life to HIM.

 

Challenge

• Who does the writer focus on?
• Have you ever thought GOD is supposed to do your bidding?
• Have you ever pondered what your purpose in life is?
• Will you know you are specially made for CHRIST and celebrate what HE has done for you today?

New Beginnings

John 1: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. ² He was with God in the beginning. ³ Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. ⁴ In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. ⁵ The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.

============

Excitement filled my face as I went to the next grade. I put on my best clothes and looked forward to meeting new friends. Besides, everyone I knew was going to school, so being at home would be boring.

• I look forward to new beginnings
• I look forward to the start of something new.
• I look forward to the next phase of things.

The WORD was there in the beginning with GOD and was GOD. I could only imagine how excited GOD was when HE created everything. The WORD created all of humanity, heavens and the earth in six days. Life began with the WORD and HE became the light of all mankind.

• The WORD is what GOD wants me to believe in.
• The WORD give me life.
• The WORD lightens my path.

Dark times cannot overcome the light of the WORD. Even though I may walk in the valley of death I will fear no evil. Darkness may try but the WORD will always protect me. I look forward to each new beginning GOD has in store for me!

• Are you about to start a journey?
• Do you fear failure?
• Will you allow GOD to guide you on your new beginning today?