Rich with Creation

I know I haven't posted on here in a VERY long time.  But, I believe it is time to start writing my journey in devotions again.  I don't care if anyone really reads these, this is more for my benefit than anyone else's though I hope you are blessed by hearing my take-away from the Scriptures so much that it inspires your own Spirit within you to grow closer to Christ.

Genesis 1

The beginning.  I'm sure you've seen a million devotions about this chapter.  But, if you get down to the actual Hebrew, most words aren't even in the Hebrew.  I studied this chapter in great detail when I went through my Hebrew classes but when you add in faith, it makes it so rich.

First, we have to consider the word "created."  We see creation with such 21st century eyes...Most of us only consider artists to be creators.  Or we even think about those that make "apps" for our smart phones.  But, we don't see past that.  When we think about how God created us, think about this definition stemming from the Hebrew...

     Created - to shape, to form, to fashion, (in the way only God can), of new conditions or circumstances, of something new, of MIRACLES, to cut down, to cut out, to be fat.

Yes, that last one is part of the definition.  But, I want you to pick out the one that means the most to you.  What would your life be like even just to grasp that God created your body just the way it is?  But, He also created the life within you...

Life - soul, self, creature, person, appetite, mind, living being, activity of the will, activity of the character, activity of desire, emotion, and passion.

The life within you is where your drive is...but if it's not focused on God who created you of something new, then we can get sucked into what the world says our passion and success should be.  Not only that, in verse 28, it talks about the Lord blessing His creation, aka US!

Blessed, to bless, to kneel, to be adored.

If you've ever taken such delight in something you've created or worked hard on, think about that time and how you felt.  You probably treasured that item or experience.  You poured yourself into it and now it's time to enjoy it.  God adores us more than you will ever know.  He takes such delight in us, not only in the way we look, but also the soul within us...although, we've fallen away.  He still wants that relationship with us as our Creator.  God has entrusted us with the creation of everything else (all the animals and trees), but He still takes ownership over us.  He doesn't force us to love Him, as He is a gentleman.  He won't take what we won't give Him...but He desires it.  He adores us...He blesses us with His adoration and love.

In verse 28, the word "Fruitful" is used.  Fruitful means to bear fruit, branch off.  We can't be fruitful unless we make our home in Him. (See John 15.)  When we truly see how God sees us, we can't help but to learn more.

I encourage you, plead for you, to make yourself available to God.  He wants to give you the experience of a lifetime and such abundance that the world will not understand.  God is the God of the impossible.  Expect Him to do things you can't even imagine because He isn't of this world...and neither are we, for we belong to Him.  He answers your prayers. He has heard your cry.  And He will move when you let Him.  But know that He is God and we are His.  He takes delight in us and wants that relationship with us because He created us in resemblance to Him.

Today, remember to whom you belong!  God is a God of light, life, and love.  Go on this journey.  Don't look back...just keep going, one step at a time.  You won't regret it!  Let this be your passion and will!