January 1, 2011 God's Light Into the World

The Light into the World
Read Genesis 1

Genesis 1:1-3 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was moving over the surface of the waters. 3 Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light.

WHERE’S a better place to begin our trust journey than at the beginning of time as we know it? Genesis is the Beginning, a time for “new”.
Here is the moment when God began to form the world with his marvelous creativity. Out of a void, he created the wondrous variety of plant and animal life, vibrant displays of colors and spectacular landscapes we enjoy today. And what is the foundational element of all God’s beauty? It is light.
Light is the symbol of awakening. It is the sign of a new day. Light gives you the ability to see, and it is a symbol of truth.
When you shine light into a darkened room, you will see if it is safe to go into the room or not. When your eyes gaze upon the dark-lighted room, the light displays true reality. When you see it is safe, you will enter.
God shined his light into the formless void, and his light changed everything. When we understand that our Creator God is the Light Giver, we will clearly see the truth. And we trust we will be safe in his place.


Pause and Consider: Look around you today. How do you see God’s light shining into your life?