+DEV+ Created for Purpose

Date: April 22, 2010 12:49 AM
Topic: +DEV+ Created for Purpose

Created for Purpose

"In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth" (Genesis 1:1).
"'You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things'" (Revelation 4:11).
Scripture Focus: Psalm 139:13-16

Looking in the mirror can be frustrating for me. I often wonder why God made my nose too big, my mouth too wide, and my height too short. Is it possible that God makes mistakes?

When our strong and mighty Creator God-Elohim-created, He called His creation "very good" (Genesis 1:31). From the lights in the sky to the exciting variety of colors, shapes, and textures of life on earth, God created everything for one purpose: to glorify Him. He planned it all to bring Him glory. That includes the timing of our birth, our family, our physical features and abilities, and everything else that makes us who we are.

Not only was God the Father involved in creation, so was God the Holy Spirit (Genesis 1:2) and God the Son. John's gospel says, "Through him all things were made" (John 1:3). Paul wrote, "...by him all things were created" (Colossians 1:16).

All three Persons of the Trinity were directly involved in your creation and mine. And when God creates, He doesn't make mistakes!

Insight: How does knowing God as your perfect Creator change the way you view your life? Use your life to bring glory to your Creator.