TODAY’S DEVOTIONAL PASSAGE

DEVOTIONAL

by Sandra Chua

There’s an old joke from the Jerusalem Post about human arrogance. It goes like this:

One day, a group of scientists got together and decided that humanity had come a long way and no longer needed God. So they picked one scientist to go and tell Him that they were done with Him. The scientist walked up to God and said, “God, we’ve decided that we no longer need you. We’re to the point where we can clone people, manipulate atoms, build molecules, fly through space, and do many other miraculous things. So why don’t you just go away and mind your own business from now on?”

God listened very patiently and kindly to the man. After the scientist was done talking, God said, “Very well. How about this? Before I go, let’s say we have a human-making contest.” To which the scientist replied, “Okay, we can handle that!”

“But,” God added, “we’re going to do this just like I did back in the old days with Adam.”

The scientist nodded, “Sure, no problem,” and bent down and picked up a handful of dirt. God wagged a finger at him and said, “Uh, uh, uh. Put that down. You go find your own dirt.”

A blank canvas? A set of paints? God had nothing, not even a canvas. And out of it, an awesome universe came out. Spiraling lights of galaxies, life with tiny blueprints embedded within each seed and chromosome. Talk about sustainability and continuity; He had it all mapped out. Separating each photon and giving each direction, separating vapors and water molecules. Only He can do that!

Praise God, who made the heavens and the earths and all that live in it!

REFLECTION

How does creation show you the power of God? What can you praise God for when you read Genesis 1? Imagine the preparation, planning, and execution.

PRAYER

Dear heavenly Father, You are a great and awesome God. All things come from You, and You deserve all our praises! When I consider the works of your fingers, the sun, and the moon You have set in place, I stand in awe. When I see the heavens and the mountains in all its majesty, my heart leaps for joy. You created my innermost being. I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. All glory and praise to You alone. In Jesus’ name, amen.