Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
It is hard for me to fathom the scene described in today’s verses because it is so far outside of the realm of my experience. At no time in my life has the earth been formless and empty, so I just can’t conceive of what that must have been like, which brings to mind a quote from Shakespeare’s Hamlet: “There are more things in Heaven and Earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy.”
Genesis 1:2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.
Here’s the trouble, though: I like to think I know a lot, so when I make judgments and assumptions, I don’t usually leave room for all that may exist outside of my realm of understanding. I don’t even leave room for that possibility. Jesus, Help me.
Genesis 1:3 And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light.
Creator of the Universe, Thank You for reminding me that my knowledge is finite, limited, that there is so much in this life (and the next) that I don’t understand. Help me to leave room for the unknown, the unexpected. Help me leave room for You. Amen.
Genesis 1:4 God saw that the light was good, and he separated the light from the darkness.
Have a blessed day.