Today’s devotion comes from Hebrews 11:3.
“By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things which are visible.” Hebrews 11:3.
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It is a matter of fact that God created the heavens and the earth, whether we believe it or not.
But, it is a matter of faith that we understand it. Today’s Scripture teaches: “By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things which are visible.”
And let us not think that just because creation is also a matter of faith, it is not important. We recognize that salvation is also a matter of faith, but we recognize how important salvation is and that our faith is essential to our salvation.
Let us consider that Hebrews Chapter 11, “The Hall of Fame for Faith” presents the use of faith to understand creation as one of the very first few uses of faith. In other words, an element of our faith is a belief that God created the heavens and the earth. It is that important.
The Westminister Larger Catechism gives creation a proper place of importance when it states:
Question 15: What is the work of creation?
Answer: The work of creation is that wherein God did in the beginning, by the word of his power, make of nothing the world, and all things therein, for himself, within the space of six days, and all very good.
The Heidelberg Catechism, in specifying what a belief in God the Father entails, starts out with an understanding that out of nothing, God made heaven and earth.
Question 26. What believest thou when thou sayest, “I believe in God the Father, Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth”?
Answer. That the eternal Father of our Lord Jesus Christ (who of nothing made heaven and earth, with all that is in them; who likewise upholds and governs the same by his eternal counsel and providence) is for the sake of Christ his Son, my God and my Father; on whom I rely so entirely, that I have no doubt, but he will provide me with all things necessary for soul and body: and further, that he will make whatever evils he sends upon me, in this valley of tears turn out to my advantage; for he is able to do it, being Almighty God, and willing, being a faithful Father.
Let us consider how strongly and often creation is presented in Scripture. Here are some examples to build our faith.
Genesis 1:1
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.”
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.”
Genesis 1:21
“God created the great sea monsters and every living creature that moves, with which the waters swarmed after their kind, and every winged bird after its kind; and God saw that it was good.”
“God created the great sea monsters and every living creature that moves, with which the waters swarmed after their kind, and every winged bird after its kind; and God saw that it was good.”
Genesis 1:27
“God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.”
“God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.”
Exodus 20:11
“For in six days the LORD madethe heavens and the earth, the sea and all that is in them, and rested on the seventh day; therefore the LORD blessed the sabbath day and made it holy.”
“For in six days the LORD madethe heavens and the earth, the sea and all that is in them, and rested on the seventh day; therefore the LORD blessed the sabbath day and made it holy.”
Psalm 104:30
“You send forth Your Spirit, they are created; And You renew the face of the ground.”
“You send forth Your Spirit, they are created; And You renew the face of the ground.”
Psalm 148:5
“Let them praise the name of the LORD, For He commanded and they were created.”
“Let them praise the name of the LORD, For He commanded and they were created.”
Isaiah 40:26
“Lift up your eyes on high And see who has created these stars, The One who leads forth their host by number, He calls them all by name; Because of the greatness of His might and the strength of His power, Not one of them is missing.”
“Lift up your eyes on high And see who has created these stars, The One who leads forth their host by number, He calls them all by name; Because of the greatness of His might and the strength of His power, Not one of them is missing.”
Isaiah 40:28
“Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth Does not become weary or tired. His understanding is inscrutable.”
“Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth Does not become weary or tired. His understanding is inscrutable.”
Isaiah 41:20
“That they may see and recognize, And consider and gain insight as well, That the hand of the LORD has done this, And the Holy One of Israel has created it.”
“That they may see and recognize, And consider and gain insight as well, That the hand of the LORD has done this, And the Holy One of Israel has created it.”
Isaiah 42:5
“Thus says God the LORD, Who created the heavens and stretched them out, Who spread out the earth and its offspring, Who gives breath to the people on it And spirit to those who walk in it,”
“Thus says God the LORD, Who created the heavens and stretched them out, Who spread out the earth and its offspring, Who gives breath to the people on it And spirit to those who walk in it,”
Isaiah 43:1
“But now, thus says the LORD, your Creator, O Jacob, And He who formed you, O Israel, “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are Mine!”
“But now, thus says the LORD, your Creator, O Jacob, And He who formed you, O Israel, “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are Mine!”
Isaiah 43:15
“I am the LORD, your Holy One, The Creator of Israel, your King.”
“I am the LORD, your Holy One, The Creator of Israel, your King.”
Isaiah 45:8
“Drip down, O heavens, from above, And let the clouds pour down righteousness; Let the earth open up and salvation bear fruit, And righteousness spring up with it. I, the LORD, have created it.”
“Drip down, O heavens, from above, And let the clouds pour down righteousness; Let the earth open up and salvation bear fruit, And righteousness spring up with it. I, the LORD, have created it.”
Isaiah 45:12
“It is I who made the earth, and created man upon it. I stretched out the heavens with My hands And I ordained all their host.”
“It is I who made the earth, and created man upon it. I stretched out the heavens with My hands And I ordained all their host.”
Isaiah 45:18
“For thus says the LORD, who created the heavens (He is the God who formed the earth and made it, He established it and did not create it a waste place, but formed it to be inhabited), “I am the LORD, and there is none else.”
“For thus says the LORD, who created the heavens (He is the God who formed the earth and made it, He established it and did not create it a waste place, but formed it to be inhabited), “I am the LORD, and there is none else.”
Amos 4:13
“For behold, He who forms mountains and creates the wind And declares to man what are His thoughts, He who makes dawn into darkness And treads on the high places of the earth, The LORD God of hosts is His name.”
“For behold, He who forms mountains and creates the wind And declares to man what are His thoughts, He who makes dawn into darkness And treads on the high places of the earth, The LORD God of hosts is His name.”
Mark 10:6
“But from the beginning of creation, God MADE THEM MALE AND FEMALE.”
“But from the beginning of creation, God MADE THEM MALE AND FEMALE.”
Romans 1:20
“For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse.”
“For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse.”
Romans 1:25
“For they exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen.”
“For they exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen.”
Colossians 1:16
“For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities— all things have been created through Him and for Him.”
“For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities— all things have been created through Him and for Him.”
1 Timothy 4:4
“For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with gratitude;”
“For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with gratitude;”
1 Peter 4:19
“Therefore, those also who suffer according to the will of God shall entrust their souls to a faithful Creator in doing what is right.”
“Therefore, those also who suffer according to the will of God shall entrust their souls to a faithful Creator in doing what is right.”
Revelation 4:11
“Worthy are You, our Lord and our God, to receive glory and honor and power; for You created all things, and because of Your will they existed, and were created.”
“Worthy are You, our Lord and our God, to receive glory and honor and power; for You created all things, and because of Your will they existed, and were created.”
Revelation 5:13
“And every created thing which is in heaven and on the earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all things in them, I heard saying, “To Him who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb, be blessing and honor and glory and dominion forever and ever.”
“And every created thing which is in heaven and on the earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all things in them, I heard saying, “To Him who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb, be blessing and honor and glory and dominion forever and ever.”
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