God's Glory Church

“The earth was empty and empty, and darkness was over the deep, and the Spirit of God hovered over the surface of the water.” — Genesis 1:2

Seth took all the medicine he could find in the medicine cabinet. He grew up in a family full of disorder and disorder, and his own life was chaotic. His mother was regularly abused by his father until he committed suicide. Now Seth also wanted to “end” himself. But then it occurred to him: “Where will I go when I die?” By God’s grace, Seth did not die that day. Later, after studying the Bible with a friend, he accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior. Part of what led Seth to God was that he saw beauty and order in creation: “I…see things that are just beautiful. Someone made all of this.”

In Genesis chapter 1, we read that God did create everything. Although at first “the earth was empty and void” (v. 2), the Lord put everything in order: “separated the light from the darkness” (v. 4), placed the dry land in the middle of the seas (v. 10) and created the plant and animal world “according to its kind” (vv. 11-12, 21, 24-25). Seth realized that the Creator of heaven and earth (Is. 45:18) continues to bring peace and order to the lives of those who have dedicated themselves to Christ.

Life can be chaotic and complicated. However, let us give glory to God, because He “is not a God of disorder, but of peace” (1 Cor. 14:33). Let’s turn to Him today and ask Him to help us find the beauty and order that only He can give.

What kind of chaos do you feel in your life? How can God help you bring order and peace to it?

God the Creator, thank you for the peace and order that only You can give. In You, even broken things become beautiful.

Author: Tom Felten