We Believe: Who Is God?Sample

CREATOR OF HEAVEN AND EARTH

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth

Moses wrote the Pentateuch, the first five books of the Old Testament. So, of course, Moses was not an actual witness to Creation. Through the inspiration of God’s Spirit, Moses wrote beautiful poetry describing the creation of the world by Elohim, the almighty God. And for whom was this creation account written? For a people who had just been released from slavery and oppression. The Israelites had been under the thumb of the Egyptians for generations. Finally, they are free people! And they are a people who need to know this God who came to their rescue. The God who had chosen them- to live among them, to lead them to a promised land, and to bless them so that they could bless the nations.

Try to put yourself in the shoes of an Israelite at this time - just rescued. Journeying to a land you’ve never seen. Instructed to trust and obey a God you barely understood. You know He’s big! You know He can do impossible things! Now, imagine Moses telling the creation story of Genesis 1 . . .

Ask Yourself:

-What does the story of creation reveal about God the Father?

-What importance does Psalm 19 give to God’s creation? How does Psalm 139 celebrate God, the creator?

-What is your posture toward God’s good creation? How can you pause today to delight in what He has made?

Pause to Pray: God, how beautiful is your creation! Every single thing you have made. Every person you have made. Open my eyes to see your beauty, goodness, and might in everything you have made. And open my heart to love each person because you made them… Amen.

Weekly Challenge: Name the person/people God has laid on your heart to share the gospel with. Write their name on a post-it note and put it on your car steering wheel so you pray for them during your daily commute. Or set a daily alarm on your phone. Develop a habit of praying for them, asking God to give you words and ways to share His good news with them.