Genesis 1:1

"In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth". -Genesis 1:1 (NIV)



Wow. The first verse in the whole Bible. At first glance, it seems like such a simple verse, but there is such a wealth of knowledge hidden within.



We live in a day where science is trying everything to replace the Word of God, especially on the topic of creation. People constantly try to explain away the power of God Almighty. That being siad, I think it is important to know that I take a literal interpretation of God's Word. I believe God's power is limitless as we will see throughout the book of Genesis. The closer I get to God through the study of His Word, the more I realize just how incredible He is. I know we will never understand it all, but what He does show me is mindblowing.



Genesis 1:1 is the "beginning" of it all. "God created...". God is our creator. That is one concept that is established here. Every creation had a creator, that is logical. We can learn a lot about the creator by looking at his creation. Take a painting for example, the more you study it, the more you begin to identify with the artist that created it. It is a glimpse into their mind. It is the same way with God and His creation. Once we understand and accept this verse, we can begin to understand other things through God's Word that may raise doubts. God created it all. Do you believe that?

This verse also gives us some clues about the creator, God himself. We see that He is creative. God is in control. As Genesis unfolds, we will see just how creative and in control God really is. It is really an incredible thing to study. We also see that He is distinct from His creation.

What do you see in this verse? Do you believe this verse with all your heart?