In the beginning God ... (Genesis 1:)
The opening chapters of the Bible describe the creation of heavenly bodies, rocks, plants, animals, and people. Everything we see and all that we know and experience comes from God. He spoke, and it came to be. And all of it together, God said, was "very good." It started with God!
It all begins with God, not with our birthdays, anniversaries, or graduations. Not even our languages or cultures come before God. God is the source and sustainer of everything good every day. This God of the Bible, who is the Father of Jesus Christ, keeps us and guards our coming and going (Psalm 121:8). Today those who take him seriously will gather to worship this God. We must get back to the basics of worship with our focus being solely on him first!
For many people, life is about freedom and choice, about what we do and how we do it. If that’s true, do we really want a God who is so close, who watches and cares for us every step of the way? This is where Genesis begins.
The rest of the story tells us what we have done with God’s closeness and his goodness. As we read Genesis this month, we’ll see what happens among Eden’s trees and inside Canaans tents. We’ll read of graves and journeys. We’ll find that it’s all about the God who will make everything very good again, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. We find a God who set the tone of where our focus should be and remain.
God is described in the Bible as the only God and the creator of all things (Deuteronomy 6:4). We worship Jesus because He is first — above all rule and authority — and He alone is worthy of the No. 1 position in our lives.
WORD
“The Lord is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion. The Lord protects the unwary; when I was brought low, he saved me. Return to your rest, my soul, for the Lord has been good to you. For you, Lord, have delivered me from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before the Lord in the land of the living.” Genesis 1:1, 2:1-3
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him and he will make straight your paths." Proverbs 3:5,6
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Luke 1 | "Since many have undertaken to compile an account of the things [a]accomplished among us, just as they were handed down to us by those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and servants of the word, it seemed fitting to me as well, having investigated everything carefully from the beginning, to write it out for you in an orderly sequence, most excellent Theophilus; so that you may know the exact truth about the things you have been taught..." [Continue Reading...]
WORSHIP
PRAYER
Father, open our hearts to your closeness in our lives. Help us to honor and worship you in all that we do, say, move and think. May we also gather with your people in worship to honor you daily. You deserve all the praise. We should live as such. I want to draw closer to you Lord. I want my focus to be all about you!
In Jesus' mighty name, Amen!
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