Writing through the Bible - Writing 1, Book 1

In the beginning, we find that God and Christ created the world from nothing (Genesis 1, John 1:1-3). When the creation process begins in chapter one, nothing exists as we know it. When the process concludes six days later all things are created and ready for man’s use.

As we read through the creation account, we find God had a purpose behind all He created. We see that God’s creation of earth itself was designed to accommodate mankind perfectly. A home that is sustainable until judgment day (Genesis 1:1-10).

We find that when God created plant life it was created to be sustainable and suitable for mankind for food, medicines, shelter building, and more. God is not a novice designer or builder, the fact that much plant life is self-reproducing shows us just a glimpse of the immense wisdom and design God had in mind for mankind’s use (Genesis 1:11-13).

As we look at the fourth day, we find the making and placement of lights in the sky. The sun and moon are referenced as such lights in the sky (Genesis 1:14-19). As some have already pointed out, where some pagans would later worship the Sun, Moon, and stars as the gods whom they would attempt to serve, here we find that the creation of these elements by God was for these creations to serve man, not the other way around.

Day five may be the favorite day of creation for all fishermen and bird hunters. God fills the bodies of water with various creatures. This means all those beautiful and yes tasty fish so many of us enjoy. God also creates and places the birds of the air in the sky. No doubt some creatures were for food and others we simply delight in watching. God's creations still put man in awe of the beauty that God has created (Genesis 1:20-23).

The final day of creation shows us God creating not just the animals he places on land but also the crown jewel of all His creation – mankind (Genesis 1:24-31). The land animals would be all manner of animals large and small as well as all creeping things, our insect friends, and those we may later in time call “pests”. Mankind however is the supreme of all of God’s creation. It is not until day six when God creates man that God doesn’t just look upon His creation and say, “it is good” He says it is “very good” (Genesis 1:31). Why? Because mankind is now included in all His creation. How do we know mankind is the prize of all creation? Because mankind was created in the image of God (Genesis 1:27)!

God’s creation of all things should be viewed as a part of the history of our world. The creation account is not some story simply passed down through the ages, it is the biblical and scientific account of the beginning of all things. The balance of life is seen every day in God’s creation, the creation that was designed with man in mind.

How do we know that creation was with man in mind, because all life: plants, animals, and so on, aid man in some way. Mankind is also to have dominion over all these creatures (Genesis 1:28-30).

Genesis chapter one provides us with many lessons and points to remember. First, God is all-powerful, all-wise, caring, and the greatest designer and maker of all time. In just six, twenty-four hour days all things came together by the command of God. God’s creation came together ready to use, ready to serve man, this is a glimpse into the wisdom of God. This is the one true God whom the New Testament Christian trusts, the God whom we love and follow.

Second, we learn of the immense detail that God and His Son went to so that they could provide all the things this world would need, including the things mankind would need. The animals and plant life provided were designed to be used for mankind to fulfill those things He knows we need (Matthew 6:32b).

Lastly, God’s creation shows us who God is, a provider. The Bible tells us and shows us by example time and time again that our God is a provider (Matthew 5:45b), especially for those who love Him and believe in His Son (Ephesians 1:3). The creation account shows us the same thing. In Genesis chapter two we see God provides for man a helper that is suitable for him. God also provides man with work, tend the garden (Genesis 2:15). God is a tremendous provider. The greatest provision of all is the sacrifice needed for mankind to be saved from its sins (Romans 5:8-9).
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When we go to God in prayer, we should be mindful of many things, of these things we should be mindful and thankful for the awesome God the Christian serves. Let us never fail to thank Him for all He provides.
​- Russ