In the Beggining (Gen. 1-3)

Little bit of God's creation

 Have you ever had the chance to create something from scratch?
 Have you ever created something from a love filled passionate dream or desire?

I have spent a lot of my life in the construction world. I went from building large highways to building intricate pieces of furniture with much detail. None of these things though were ever created out of a great desire to be in relationship. None of these things were ever motivated by a deep love for someone.

The begging of the Bible gives us great insight into the Master Carpenter and Creator of the universe. We see three main things that happen here. We can liken this to the development of a movie. God first sets the stage (set) or the environment the characters will interact. In the second chapter He develops the characters; Adam and Eve. The third chapter unveils the sick twist the plot takes, some what like the Sixth sense. This is called the fall.

In these three chapters we see Gods desire to be in relationship with His children. Not only does He take the time to craft them in His image, but He creates a universe of majesty for them to dwell in.  There is an unexpected twist that occurs with free will in chapter three that the Lord has to clean up.

Adam and Eve eat of the forbidden fruit against God's request and are banished from the Garden of Eden. From then on God spends the rest of the Old Testament devising a plan to redeem His beloved Creation.

This event is regularly referred to as we discuss Jesus and Christianity. Jesus was brought to the earth to redeem the sins of the fallen and their offspring. In layman's terms, that means Adam and Eve and everyone to follow. That includes us.

As you ponder this scripture I encourage you to think about a couple of things:

Can you imagine what it would be like to create something that always chooses it's wicked, sinful desires over your unconditional love? (The answer is no but I still want you to think about it)

How do you regularly chose something other then the Lord and why?

Are you ready to lay down your selfish, sinful desires to follow the One who created you and dearly loves you and I?