God's Glory Church

“Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth, possess it.” — Genesis 1:28

I recently made an amazing discovery. Walking down the path to a clump of trees near my house, I discovered a hidden playground: a ladder made of sticks that led to an observation deck; a swing made from coils of old ropes hanging from branches. There was even a suspension bridge located between the branches. Someone turned old wood and old rope into a creative adventure!

Swiss physicist Paul Tournier believed that we were created for adventure because we were created in God’s image (Genesis 1:26-27). God created the universe (vv. 1-25), risked creating people who can choose between good and evil (Gen. 3:5-6), and called us: “Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth, subdue it” (Gen. 1:28). And we also have an incentive to invent, take risks and create something new, fruitfully managing the earth. Whatever these adventures are, big or small, they are best when they benefit others. I’m sure the creators of this playground would enjoy it if people found this place and enjoyed it.

Making new music, exploring new forms of evangelism, or rekindling a marriage that has gone cold are all adventures that make the heart beat faster. What new task or project do you feel compelled to do right now? Maybe it’s God leading you to a new adventure.

Where else in Scripture do you notice God’s proactive nature? How do His adventures inspire you to do your own?

God, send me to a new adventure out of love for You and others!

Author: Sheridan Voysey