One of the common identifiers of God in the Bible is as the Creator or Maker of heaven and earth. Why is that? Because we need to be reminded of His power, glory and wisdom—often!
If you haven’t read through the Bible looking for it, you may not notice that God’s identity as Creator isn’t limited to the first couple chapters of Genesis.
The creation story is the obvious place where we’re first introduced to this Almighty God (Elohim in Hebrew).
The scriptures tell us He made light, separated the waters and made dry ground, created our sun and stars and other heavenly bodies, made the plants, sea animals, birds, land animals and finally humans.
Then many times throughout the rest of scripture the authors remind us of that: God is the Creator or Maker of heaven and earth. These are usually in the context of some kind of life lesson.
Let’s take a look at some of those verses and see if we can figure out what those lessons are.
[I’ll quote from the translation I use for my personal reading and study: The New American Standard Bible.]
Psalm 33:6-11
“By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, And by the breath of His mouth all their host. He gathers the waters of the sea together as a heap; He lays up the deeps in storehouses.
“Let all the earth fear the Lord; Let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of Him. For He spoke, and it was done; He commanded, and it stood fast.
“The Lord nullifies the counsel of the nations; He frustrates the plans of the peoples. The counsel of the Lord stands forever,
The plans of His heart from generation to generation.”
Life Lesson—Because the Lord made the heavens (v. 6), the living things in the heavens, and the deeps, therefore He is awesome. We, also made by Him, need to stand in awe of Him (v. 8). To have a healthy fear of Him. A respect of His power.
We look at the heavens—the vast distances…the sizes of planets, stars and galaxies…the mind-blowing numbers of galaxies—and we’re in awe of the One who spoke them into existence.
How often do I praise Him for His awesomeness? When I look up into the night sky…or stand next to mighty ocean waves…or marvel at a baby’s development…am I in awe of the Lord and His wisdom and power?
Life Lesson—This same Lord who made the heavens, et al, by His word can nullify the counsel of nations and frustrate the plans of people. His own counsel is rock solid.
Do I ask the Lord for His great wisdom to help me solve a problem in my work life or family?
Isaiah 40:28-31
“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 unsearchable. He gives strength to the weary, and to the one who lacks might He increases power.
“Though youths grow weary and tired, and vigorous young men stumble badly, yet those who wait for the Lord will gain new strength.
“They will mount up with wings like eagles, they will run and not get tired, they will walk and not become weary.”
This is one of scripture’s great comforting passages!
Life Lesson—When we’re exhausted, when we stumble, when we feel powerless this everlasting Creator God gives us the strength we need. He has an unending supply of it.
When I’m weary, He’s not. He can help me overcome my weariness. “Those who wait for the Lord will gain new strength”—the same strength He displayed as Creator of all things.
Will I wait on Him and draw on His strength when I so desperately need it?
Isaiah 43
This chapter of prophecy for the people of Israel has several references to God as Creator and why that matters for this message in this season:
“…this is what the Lord says, He who is your Creator, Jacob, and He who formed you, Israel: ‘Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are Mine!
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they will not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched, Nor will the flame burn you.’ ” (verses 1-2)
The Lord created this nation, this people of Israel and claims them for His own. He promises redemption and deliverance.
Life Lesson—Because He was powerful enough to create them, He’s powerful enough to do these other things, too.
“Do not fear, for I am with you; I will bring your offspring from the east, and gather you from the west. I will say to the north, ‘Give them up!’ And to the south, ‘Do not hold them back.’
“Bring My sons from afar and My daughters from the ends of the earth, everyone who is called by My name, and whom I have created for My glory, whom I have formed, even whom I have made.” (verse 5-7)
This passage is one of many in the Old Testament prophets where the Lord promises to bring the Jewish people back to the land of Israel. That’s been happening dramatically in the past 150 years or so, and especially since Israel’s independence in 1948.
Life Lesson—Each of us is formed by the Lord. Each of us. Personally. People called by His name are His sons and daughters and He takes care of each one. His purposes for His people will be accomplished by Him.
Do I talk to the Lord about my personal needs? About the needs of my loved ones? And if I’m “called by His name,” am I honoring His name in my choices, words and attitudes?
There’s more in Isaiah 43, but we’ll move on…
1 Peter 4:19
“Therefore, those also who suffer according to the will of God are to entrust their souls to a faithful Creator in doing what is right.”
The Bible talks quite a lot about suffering, and this is an interesting verse.
What do you think Peter meant by those “who suffer according to the will of God”? My take-away is that he’s referring to those who are suffering persecution for following Jesus.
It could also mean those who, in the midst of suffering for any reason, maintain their trust in the Lord, like Job did. He never knew the reason for His suffering.
But we can still choose to do what’s right. To submit to the Lord’s sovereignty…to continue to trust even when we’re confused…and to honor His name even though.
Life Lesson—We can entrust our souls to a faithful Creator. Again, this God who has the power, wisdom and ability to bring about galaxies, planets, life, conscience…
This God, this Creator is able and faithful to redeem what the enemy means for evil. He’s able to fulfill His purposes for each of us personally and for His kingdom ultimately.
That’s good news!
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