One of the most essential, foundational, universal truths exists in this first statement in the Scripture. This fact is as non-negotiable as water is wet and as chocolate pie tastes yummy. The Lord God Almighty created the heavens and the earth.
Every building has a builder. Every novel has an author. Every piece of artwork has an artist. Somebody had to make that chocolate pie. And creation has a Creator.
Of course the Bible is unmistakably clear about this. Not only in Genesis but throughout the Scripture this truth is affirmed in numerous ways. You simply can’t believe the Bible and not believe God is the Creator. Let me offer a brief sampling:
“You alone are the Lord. You made the heavens, even the highest heavens, and all their starry host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to everything, and the multitudes of heaven worship You” (Nehemiah 9:6).
“This is what the Lord says…It is I who made the earth and created mankind upon it. My own hands stretched out the heavens; I marshaled their starry host” (Isaiah 45:11-12).
“Through Him all things were made; without Him nothing was made that has been made” (John 1:3).
“You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being” (Revelation 4:11).
The list could go on and on. Read through Job 38-42. Read Psalm 136. Read Isaiah 40. Hebrews 1. Colossians 1. Romans 1. God is not only the Maker but also the Sustainer and Sovereign Ruler over His creation.
Personally, I take great comfort in knowing that we’re not just here by chance. The God who set the world in motion and keeps it going is the God who has a purpose and plan for every one of us. He’s the One who loves us and gives new, abundant and eternal life to those who repent from sin and trust in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
But even those who aren’t convinced that all Scripture is “God-breathed” really have no excuse for rejecting this truth. I once heard a preacher on the radio explain it something like this: Look at the watch you’re wearing. Think about every piece of every part that went into making that watch. Before that watch was ever made, imagine if every single piece that it would take to make that watch was lying out on a table. Then imagine if you put all of those pieces into a Ziplock baggie.
How long do you suppose it would take to keep shaking that bag until suddenly all of the parts came together, assembling themselves in the form of that watch to create a timepiece that began ticking and kept perfect time? Not likely! But isn’t that something of how you have to explain the existence of the universe apart from a Creator?
Don’t you just know it somewhere in the depths of your being that there is a Creator – as you stand along the shore of the ocean stretching out so vast and mysterious before you? As you gaze into the sky on a cloudless night and are mesmerized by the multitude of stars and wonder what’s out there. As you plant the tiny seed in the ground and watch it grow to harvest. As you witness the birth of a baby, a new life conceived in the womb and now taking his first breath in the world.
If you’re honest with yourself, that’s got to resonate in your soul. God has made it plain. There is no excuse for not acknowledging Him by honoring Him and thanking Him. I think I’ll acknowledge Him now as I enjoy a piece of chocolate pie!
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