Thursday, Jan 9

Scripture: Genesis 1:1 (NIV) – “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.”

Message: Reflecting back on God’s creations, what was His greatest? Was it His first creation – light, that would rescue mankind from wandering in darkness or despair? Was it the atmosphere that we can’t readily see and often slips our attention; a mistake that is foreboding to our future existence on this planet? Dry land and plants which fell into the next place in the divine order. These would prove their worth when the future seas and lakes came into existence. Plants and trees were thrown into the mix for man’s consumption and shelter. Surely the next creations – sun, moon and stars would top the list of God’s mighty works. The sun throws down nine billion years of warmth and the aforementioned light. The moon would be in charge of tides, cleansing the oceans shore lines and keeping currents circulating. The stars would give us navigation and a sense of wonderment and awe. Sustenance was God’s next creation. Food for man’s future came in the form of birds, land animals, and my favorite – sea creatures to catch, net and eat. The beasts of burden were included in this category to provide meat, milk and for plowing the land. Finally, God created man and woman to keep man company and enjoy all that had been designed for them by the Almighty. Then on the seventh day God rested. So, what is God’s greatest creation?

God’s work was not really done. God’s plan from the beginning was to send His Son Jesus to die on the cross for the sins of mankind. God is omniscient; He knows everything. Before He laid the foundation of the world, He already knew than man would sin and perish without His help. Therefore, He had already prepared a plan of salvation, a way for us to be redeemed with God through His Son, Jesus Christ, our only Savior. This was God’s Greatest Creation for us.

Prayer: Almighty God, we can’t ever know the actual pain You felt sending Your Son, Jesus, to the cross to wipe away our sins and ensure us eternal life. Thank You Jesus for the known agony and suffering You endured on the cross for us. In Your Holy name we pray. Amen.

Roger Stover