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November 17, 2006
What is the work of creation?
WSC Question 9
What is the work of creation?
The work of creation is, God’ s making all things of nothing, by the word of his power, in the space of six days, and all very good. (Gen. 1, Heb. 11:3)
Just a quick reflection on this week’s catechism question. Christa, Caleb and I just completed putting the floor down in what will be the “girl’s dorm” in our home. We are now ready for painting, the floorboards, a bit of carpeting, and lighting. Finally, we will be done!
This project has taken days (or should I say weeks) – and help from many of you! Thanks to help from families Bandy, Candler, Evans, Niesen, our girls will soon be able to sleep in beds rather than the basement floor! How I appreciate all of you! I pray I am a better pastor than I am a carpenter. We would be nowhere if it were not for your advice, assistance, and patience!
On top of all your help, this project also took materials. Wood, drywall, mud, flooring, insulation, nails, screws, and soon paint, light fixtures, carpet – oh my! I don’t even want to consider my budget.
Such an amount of work for mortal creatures like us – and yet God, our Heavenly Father, gave us infinitely more in His glorious Creation. And He did it all Himself! In the space of just six literal days, out of nothing – nothing, except the Word of His power!
After putting the tools away this evening, I went out to take in the glories of the stars and just soak in the wonder of Creation. He did it all! The vast expanse of the constellations was created by His Word alone! And so much more than this – He created us as well, gave us life, and then gave us new hearts, hearts that would be able to recognize the Creator’s Hand.
And why did He do all this? For us! So that we could stand in awe before Him and thank Him for His great love for us!
I am overwhelmed this evening by so many things – the love of our church, the Hand of Providence in leading us here, the protection we have been given over the years of our lives, the blessings of children and wonderful friends. And all of this leads me to say, in the midst of sawdust and hammers, I can only praise our Father for His great love for His elect.
The work of creation is God’s revelation of His power – and His lavish love for sinners like us.
Posted by jm at November 17, 2006 10:02 PM