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God's hidden love letter in Genesis 1
Do you know that this first chapter of the first book of the Bible has a hidden love letter from God to us? When we first read it, it is very clear that the purpose of Genesis 1 is to tell us that God is the Creator of this universe. Yes, that is the message, but there is also a hidden love letter from God.
God could have simply written that the entire universe was created by Him. Period. However, God went at length to tell us the order of creation–Light, sky, plants, sun and moon, sea and air creatures, land creatures and finally man. If you examine the order of creation, you will discover that Adam and Eve was the last to be created. Why?
It is because God loves mankind and He created us to be His children. Read more on the hidden love letter…
God wants us to enter this world enjoying His love
We are the focus of God’s love. Everything was made out of God’s love for us. He surrounded the earth with an atmosphere to give us air and to protect us. He made the birds to sing so that we know it is morning. He enabled a centripetal force so that our earth rotates around the sun and we have day, night and seasons. He placed the moon and stars in just the right positions so that when it is dark, we are not overwhelmed by fear but could behold the beauty of the night sky. God had us in His mind when He made all these. Read more…
God's intention was for mankind to have no lack
God’s plan was to have man entering into this world celebrating with God all His creation. Just like a good parent welcoming a new born baby into their lives. They love their baby and long before the baby is borned, they prepared their home so that all that the baby needs (bed, pillows, blankets, clothing, milk bottles, and more..) are ready even before their child is borned.
God’s intention was for mankind to have no lack. Adam is not required to labour and toil to make things happen. Read more about God’s provision.
God created a kingdom for Adam to inherit
Genesis 1:26-28 stated that God made man in His image to be the master and rule over all of God’s living creatures. In other words, God created a whole kingdom for Adam to inherit. Adam need not have to work to build this kingdom. It is given to Adam simply because Adam is created to be a child of God, an heir of God.
Do you know, this plan that God has for mankind has never changed? This is the reason why God sent His one and only Son, Jesus to come and save us. When you believe in Jesus, you become a child, an heir of God. Whatever Adam had lost, Christ has restored and you have much more. You too have a kingdom to inherit. Read more..
God's love for us is perfect
So you see, when we dig deeper into Genesis Chapter 1, we discover that it is all about our Heavenly Father’s immense love for us. It is a hidden love letter from God to us. Isn’t it amazing but so logical, that the Bible which is God-inspired, known to be the Word of God, should begin with a love letter.
I believe that God had the first chapter of the Bible written in this way, not just for the purpose of telling us that He is the Creator of the universe, but so that every time we open the Bible, we know that our Sovereign Daddy God is telling us not to fear nor worry. He loves us with a perfect love.
Did you notice…
God created the sky (atmosphere) before any living things
Did you realise that after light was there, the next thing God created was the “expanse” which He called sky. This sky is the atmosphere that covers our Earth. It is because of this atmosphere that we have air to breathe. It is because of this atmosphere that we can see a beautiful sky. This atmosphere also protects us from harmful radiation from the Sun and other planets. The atmosphere also plays an important role in regulating and moderating the temperature and climate on earth. Read more in this article.
Are you wondering…
Was Jesus present during the creation?
Yes. In fact all things were made through Jesus. This is what is written in John chapter 1:
1In the beginning the Word already existed.
The Word was with God,
and the Word was God.
2 He existed in the beginning with God.
3 God created everything through him,
and nothing was created except through him.
4 The Word gave life to everything that was created,[a]
and his life brought light to everyone.
5 The light shines in the darkness,
and the darkness can never extinguish it.[b]
6 God sent a man, John the Baptist,[c]7 to tell about the light so that everyone might believe because of his testimony.8 John himself was not the light; he was simply a witness to tell about the light.9 The one who is the true light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.
10 He came into the very world he created, but the world didn’t recognize him.11 He came to his own people, and even they rejected him.12 But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God.13 They are reborn—not with a physical birth resulting from human passion or plan, but a birth that comes from God.
14 So the Word became human[d]and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness.[e]And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son.
John 1:1-14, (NLT)
We were all made through Jesus. This is the reason why He loves us so deeply that He can leave His throne in heaven, come to this world to take our place, to suffer all kinds of accusations, humiliation, abuse and finally dying for us. He did this out of His love for us, not because He was murdered, for no one can take His life from Him (John 10:18). He chose to sacrifice for us so that we can be set free from bondages, from the chains of sin and be able to lead the abundant life that God had always intended for us.
Why are we in this world?
The answer lies in Genesis 1:26-18.
1) God created us because He loves us and loves to have us enjoy all His riches in glory.
2) God has a calling for your life that will honor you
Why then am I suffering?
The beautiful, blessed, abundant life that God first planned when He created this world, however was destroyed when man sin. Sin poisoned our minds and our DNA. All sorts of wickedness enter this world. With it comes diseases, and all sorts of sufferings.
Are there no hopes?
Despite men’s sin, God loves us and sent His one and only Son, LORD Jesus to die in our place so that we can be forgiven of all our sins and break free from the power of sin and have our relationship with God restored.
John 1:12 stated that whoever believes and accept Jesus as LORD and Saviour will become children of God and has the Holy Spirit of God living in them forever (John 14:16).
As children of God, we can live the abundant life that God first designed for us. Jesus said He came to give us an abundant life (John 10:10). Not only are we restored to have what was first designed for Adam, we have much more. We are blessed with every spiritual blessings in the heavenly realm (Ephesians 1:3) and are given power and authority over unclean spirits, sickness and diseases (Mathew 10:1, Mark 16:18).
How to become a believer?
You can be a believer simply by saying this prayer:
Dear God, thank you for so wonderfully make me and thank you for sending your Son, LORD Jesus to die for me so that I can have the blessed life that you intended for me — a life of leadership and fruitfulness. I believe and accept Jesus as my LORD and Saviour. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit so that I may lead a victorious life. I believe that from this time forth, I am a new creation, I am born again and I have the eternal life that Jesus came to give me. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
If you pray the above prayer, you have become a Christian. Get into a church that believes that Jesus is the Son of God and has a strong foundation in the Word of God (Bible). Trust Jesus in all that you do. Tell Him all your concerns and your dreams everyday and you are going to be amazed to experience all sorts of breakthroughs in your life and blessings that you never imagine you can have.
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