Gen 1:1 In the beginning God created….
I love the image of God as creative artist. In my mind, I see Him with a colorful artist’s smock and maybe a beret tipped rakishly to one side. Paintbrush in hand, loaded with color, He approaches His canvas with confidence. He is the Master. He is creating a masterpiece. In my mind’s eye, I see Him creating joyfully, with reckless abandon. He is having fun. There is joy in His brushstrokes. He is pleased with His work.
Gen 1:10 …And God saw that it was good.
I think about my own artistic attitude, so very different. I am hesitant, often reluctant. I don’t want to mess up the canvas. Instead of reckless abandon, I paint with trepidation and anxiety, and I’m creating a literal canvas, not the sweeping brushstrokes of the world. Regardless, I think He would want me to bring more joy to my work, more reckless abandon in the form of prayer and praise to Him. This isn’t a grim task set before me. It is a joyful opportunity.
Gen 1:27 So God created mankind in His own image, in the image of God He created them….
Lord, Thank You for this day, this scripture, this reminder. Thank You for Your joyful exuberance in creating and for wanting us to experience that same sense of joy and wonder. Help us to put aside all that hinders us and to completely and joyfully give ourselves to the tasks You set before us. Draw us closer. Amen.
Gen 1:31 God saw all that He had made, and it was very good….
Have a blessed day.
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