In the Beginning God
“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.”
Genesis 1:1
When we read Genesis 1:1, our minds seem to only pick up on 2 words, “beginning” and “created.”
We think about the when, the beginning of time, and many, many years ago. Then our minds immediately go to “what” was created, without necessarily thinking of “Who” created all things.
I was guilty of this recently when I was studying this passage for an upcoming message. I even printed out visual aids to illustrate the 7 days of creation.
But… God slowed me down, and centered my attention on Genesis 1:1, with a laser focus on Him.
What do we know about God?
Why is He worthy of our worship?
Let’s look at some of God’s attributes.
- God is eternal. He has always existed! You and I have a starting point and an expiration date. Not God! “Before the mountains were born Or You gave birth to the earth and the world, Even from everlasting to everlasting, You are God.” Psalm 90:2
- God is all-powerful: “Ah, Lord God! It is you who have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and by your outstretched arm! Nothing is too hard for you.” Jeremiah 32:17
- God is all-knowing: “Oh the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and unfathomable His ways! For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who became His counselor? Romans 11:33-34
- God is all-seeing: “And no creature is hidden from his sight, but all are open and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.” Hebrews 4:13
- God is present everywhere: “Do I not fill the heavens and the earth?” declares the Lord.” Jeremiah 23:24
- God hears everything: “For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” 1 Peter 3:12
- God is love: “Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. The one who does not love does not know God, for God is love.” 1 John 4:7-8
Wow! In the words of an old praise song, “What a mighty God we serve.”
He is indeed worthy of our worship and praise! Let’s fix our eyes on the God who created all things.
