Our creation account continues today. There are two things that stand out.
When God speaks he speaks in a tone that is quite casual yet deliberate. Over and over again He says, "let there be."
I am struck by the deliberateness of creation as if it is willed and wanted for its own sake. God compelled by love creates. Creation is not only willed but it is wanted. And because it is wanted it is necessary.
At the end of each day, God is pleased, for it is good.
At the very center of creation is this deep penetrating goodness that radiates outward and captivates the creator.
Not only are wanted, willed, necessary but we are captivating.
Secondly, the 7th day stands out.
After each day of creation, we read, "evening came and morning followed-the second day, or third day or fourth day or so on.
But when we get to the 7th day there is no end. The 7th day of rest never ceases. There is no 'evening came and morning followed." The 'rest' of God lingers and fills all of time.
Even now that glorious rest seeks us and fills our longing. We forever spend our days and nights in that appreciation of God for his creation. It is the ultimate affirmation.
May live our lives in response to such a gift.
Poem:
Earth is crammed with heaven
and every common bush set a fire with God;
those who see take their shoes off,
the rest sit around picking blackberries!
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