I've probably read this chapter of the Bible more than any other. The thing that stood out to me during this reading was time. God is outside of time. And today I've been thinking it is curious that God created the world little by little over the span of several days. He could've done it all at once, you know? Ta-Da! World. Done.
Most of the time, when asked the question "Why did God do that?" the answer is simply and amazingly "For us." But I can't work out how taking time to create the world is for any one's benefit. Thoughts?
Nothing insightful, but a very intriguing questions. I've been checking this blog for days just in case you started early. :) Happy 2011. I hope you have a wonderful year. I look forward to following along on your blogs.
ReplyDeleteOne thing I take from this passage is that there's a time for work and a time for rest. As beings made in God's image, we are to in some way reflect how God is, and so we work and create and appreciate the good things in life, then take time off to enjoy them.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you Coco! And there is no way I'm going to be insightful every day for three years!!!
ReplyDeleteSo, the little by little approach is God setting an example? I can accept that. God thinking of us and for our good from the first moment!