Let There Be Light
“1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 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.
3 And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. 4 God saw that the light was good, and he separated the light from the darkness. 5 God called the light “day,” and the darkness he called “night.” And there was evening, and there was morning—the first day.
6 And God said, “Let there be a vault between the waters to separate water from water.” 7 So God made the vault and separated the water under the vault from the water above it. And it was so. 8 God called the vault “sky.” And there was evening, and there was morning—the second day.
9 And God said, “Let the water under the sky be gathered to one place, and let dry ground appear.” And it was so. 10 God called the dry ground “land,” and the gathered waters he called “seas.” And God saw that it was good.”
Genesis 1 declares that God is the Creator of the universe, bringing all things into existence according to His will and purpose. God saw that His creation was good, and among all created beings, humanity holds a unique place, being made in His image.
John 1 connects God’s work of creation with the incarnation of Jesus Christ. It begins with the powerful statement, “In the beginning was the Word,” emphasizing that the Word (Logos) is God. Just as God commanded, “Let there be light” during creation, Jesus came into the world as the Light that drives out darkness. He is both the Creator who spoke the world into being and the Light that brings life and hope.
Advent carries profound spiritual meaning rooted in creation. It is a season of waiting for Jesus, the Light of the world, to enter our darkness. As 2 Corinthians 5:17 reminds us, in Christ, we become new creations. God’s redemptive work of renewing creation continues even now. We are never forgotten but are beloved children with inherent worth and purpose in God’s eyes.
May we approach our Creator with prayer, experiencing His goodness and beauty in our lives. Prayer is more than speaking words; it is a sacred act of offering our hearts to the majestic God. He hears our prayers and continues His work of creation, renewing our souls and guiding our paths with His transforming power.
Prayer: Lord, we come before You, our Creator, lifting our voices in prayer. We lay our burdens before You, trusting in Your power to renew and restore. May Your creative work transform our lives, our paths, and our hearts today. Lead us in Your light and fill our lives with Your goodness. Amen.
(Note: This summary was created based on an AI draft.)
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