Genesis 1:3 - Amazing power
Scripture:
Genesis 1:3
3 Then God said, "Let there be light"; and there was light.
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Thoughts:
It is amazing to see the awesome power of God. Speaking all that is
into existence, incredible! It reminds me of how in Christ's earthly
ministry He would use His voice to heal, rebuke demons, and still the
storm on the sea. How mighty is our God!
I have heard some theorize that when God created, His creativity was
limited
by the physical laws. For instance, when He created the sun and the
stars, that the light from them did not reach the earth for many years,
based on the distance from the earth and the speed of light. But I
don't think there is a need to limit God in this way. As
all have observed, light is not created naturally by one's
voice, nor does wind stop on command according to the physical laws.
God's ability in all these cases is clearly miraculous. A miracle by
definition goes
beyond what is natural, we recognize the impossibility of it taking
place apart from the power
of God. Creation can truly only be understood as a miracle.
Prayer:
I am amazed by You! I wonder, why do I ever fear? Why do I ever think
You are limited in Your ability to deliver me from tough
circumstances? Truly You are the God of the impossible.
Amen