God created the world “ex nihilo” which means “out of nothing” but as believers we know that God created the world out of love. Thus it became our responsibility to take pleasure in His creation and use the fruits of his labor wisely. The first account (Genesis 1) is a view of creation from heaven’s perspective. Genesis 1:2 tells us that the earth was formless and empty. God created it and said it was good. On Day 1, God created the light and the dark, the day and the night. On Day 2, he created the sky and God saw that it was good. On Day 3, God created the land, bodies of water, vegetation and trees. On Day 4, God created the sun, the moon and the stars. On Day 5, God created the living creatures of the sea and the air. On Day 6, God created the living creatures of the land, and He created Man in His own image. And on Day 7, God rested, and blessed the seventh day and called it holy.[pullquote4 align=”right” style=”width:300px;”]It’s All About Grace
The air was soft and light
A moon glowed amber bright
Stardust illuminated in the night
As fireflies danced through the air
Then set down on rose petals fair.
The trees in the field clap their hands
As the tapestry of dawn expands
When the voice of the forest took delight
A majestic eagle wings took flight
High above the beach and sand.
The crash of waves’ loud roar
While fiddle crabs dart on the shore
As the sun sends darkness away
And night turns into day
All by the grace of our Savior.[/pullquote4]God allows us to participate with Him in His creation and so the creative nature of God is reflected in the creative nature of humanity. God’s creation implies sovereignty and sovereignty implies submission and submission implies responsibility and a need for grace. Spiritual environmental stewardship is everyone’s responsibility. As the Creator of all, God watches over us all. Psalms 24.1 says, “The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof; the world, and all who live in it.” It is by His grace that we are allowed the privilege of residing in this great and glorious garden we call earth.
The air was soft and light
A moon glowed amber bright
Stardust illuminated in the night
As fireflies danced through the air
Then set down on rose petals fair.
The trees in the field clap their hands
As the tapestry of dawn expands
When the voice of the forest took delight
A majestic eagle wings took flight
High above the beach and sand.
The crash of waves’ loud roar
While fiddle crabs dart on the shore
As the sun sends darkness away
And night turns into day
All by the grace of our Savior.[/pullquote4]God allows us to participate with Him in His creation and so the creative nature of God is reflected in the creative nature of humanity. God’s creation implies sovereignty and sovereignty implies submission and submission implies responsibility and a need for grace. Spiritual environmental stewardship is everyone’s responsibility. As the Creator of all, God watches over us all. Psalms 24.1 says, “The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof; the world, and all who live in it.” It is by His grace that we are allowed the privilege of residing in this great and glorious garden we call earth.
Take a moment to survey the beauty of His creation and give thanks. Whether you visit the Grand Canyon or simply see it in a photo, remember that God placed it there for you to enjoy. When I take time out of my busy schedule to smell a rose, watch the sparrows or stand at the edge of a stream, it brings hope into my life and I realize that the same God who has the power to create, has the same great hope for all of his children.
You give life to everything, and the multitudes of heaven worship you” (Nehemiah 9:6).
Hope is the scent of the rose and the seed for every hungry bird.
