Formless and Empty
Genesis 1:2
Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. — Genesis 1:2 (NIV)
Was this the state of the earth before God’s creative work or the result of God’s creative act before the first day of creation in Genesis 1?
Either way, we see a profound truth— amidst chaos and darkness, the Spirit of God is present, ready to bring about order, life, and purpose. In the midst of our formlessness and emptiness, too, God’s Spirit hovers, bringing transformation and renewal.
Just as God spoke light into the darkness, God can speak life and purpose into our brokenness. May we open ourselves to the transforming power of the Spirit and trust in His ability to bring order and beauty out of chaos.
In the beginning...
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. — Genesis 1:1 (NIV) In just a few words, Genesis 1:1 proclaims a foundational truth that reverberates throughout all of Scripture and human history —God created the heavens and the earth. It’s a profound truth about the essence of our existence and the ultimate source …
The Common Thread Throughout Scripture
From cover to cover, the Bible weaves together a rich tapestry of stories, teachings, poetry, and prophecies. Amid this tapestry exists a unifying theme that threads its way in, around, and through the entirety of Scripture—mission. from Genesis to Revelation.
4th of July Reflection
Back in the day, when I was teaching middle school mathematics, I would ask my students if they thought other countries had a July 4th. Completely unrelated to math, I know. But when teaching middle school, sometimes one does what one must do to get through the day. :-)