“in the beginning God created“
In Genesis 1:1 what is the FIRST thing we know about God? He creates. It’s literally the first sentence of the Bible. Our God loves to create: to make, shape, form… it’s Who He is. He is a creator.
Something that brings me so much joy in life is watching people create: using their passions, gifts and talents to put something beautiful into the world that makes people smile, feel, cry, laugh, dance. Whether it’s music, art, dance, cooking, decorating, writing, gardening, teaching, organizing, sewing, knitting, etc. the list goes on and on. Creativity is on display in so many ways in our daily lives. Every time I see someone working with their hands and leave something or someone better than how they found it I can’t help but see God. His character and image is seen in us when we create. Whether people acknowledge God in their work or not, we are made in His image: His fingerprint is stamped on us.
When we create we are doing the very first thing God did.
Now, obviously it’s not to the extent that He created, haha. In 7 days He created everything. We cannot create something out of nothing. But, think about it: God could’ve created everything and then made us without the desire to create. We could’ve just used the things He put on the earth without the skill set, desire, or knowledge to build or make new things out of what we have. But no! He made us to make and create, to continue doing what He did at the very beginning. I can’t help but smile, thinking about how happy it must make Him when He sees us enjoying what He’s created and creating things ourselves. It’s a reflection of who He is.
If you have a passion, something you’ve enjoyed doing but have been too busy, too distracted, or too discouraged to pick it back up: I hope this encourages to you. It doesn’t matter how good you feel you are; don’t compare yourself to others around you!
Maybe you’ve been curious to try something new but you don’t consider yourself to be a “creative” person or you’re embarrassed to be a beginner. Let this be your reminder that sometimes we don’t need to create for a certain outcome or result. Creating without the intention of posting, sharing and making content is so freeing! Sometimes we just need to pick it up, start and learn because God wants to teach us something in the process. Creativity has taught me to slow down, rest, recharge and enjoy the journey. Perfection is never the goal. I think creating itself is the joy and goal. There is so much value in doing what brings you joy and the reward of working with your hands. It is never a waste to create. And don’t let anyone (or yourself) tell you otherwise.
God’s creating didn’t stop in Genesis chapter 1 & 2. He is still a creator and creates around us everyday. He causes the sun to rise and set, painting the sky with beautiful colors. The flowers grow and bloom. The waves crash and the wind sings. He creates soft hearts out of hearts of stone. He makes us new creation. He writes stories of victory out of stories of defeat. He makes beauty from ashes. And He builds and restores lives that were once broken <3
“Do you not know?
Have you not heard?
The Lord is the everlasting God,
the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He will not grow tired or weary,
and His understanding no one can fathom.”
Isaiah 40:28
“create in me a clean heart”
Psalm 51:10
“therefore, if anyone is in Christ,
he is a new creation;
old things have passed away;
behold, all things have become new.”
2 Corinthians 5:17
“and provide for those who grieve in Zion—
to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes,
the oil of joy instead of mourning,
and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.
They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord
for the display of His splendor.”
Isaiah 61:3