In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Genesis1:1
The Hebrew word that is used for "created" is "bara". The scholars tell us that this implies creation out of nothing. When we take clay and make a pot we are transforming more than creating.
It is significant that God created "Ex Nihilo" (out of nothing). It makes it clear that EVERYTHING comes from Him. Some would go as far as saying that if God was all there was, then He made space in Himself to create.
This speaks of God's greatness and uniqueness.
The story is told that some scientists found a way to create life.
They triumphantly called a meeting with God and said:
"Well God, we're now able to create life - we don't need you anymore"
God answered: "Oh really? Show me..."
So the scientists got their test tubes and particle accelerators ready and said "OK so we start with some dirt and we put it into..."
And God interrupted and said: "Uh uh - you make your own dirt...!"
At first there was nothing but God, and then He created - out of nothing.
What a great and awesome God!
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Theo Groeneveld theo@emmanuel.org.za
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