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Thursday, August 19, 2021

God Created Man

 DAILY READING

 Genesis 1:27-31

DEVOTION / REFLECTION

His Wonders Never Cease

by Judy Webb

Genesis 1:31 (NIV) 

God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. And there was evening, and there was morning--the sixth day. 

If you are anything like me you might wake in the morning, and, following that first cup of coffee, you glance out the window and check the weather. Then, stepping out onto the deck or patio, marvel at the beauty of a sunrise. I can't tell you how many times I am stunned by the early morning glow of color, the breathtaking beauty of nature. “Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name;” (1 Chronicles 16:8) The existence of a mighty and powerful God is evident. The colors that compliment this process are stunning. If you live near an ocean or in the wooded north lands, or wherever morning greets you, you can't help but be mesmerized by all our God has provided.

Genesis 1:27 (NIV) 
So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. 

We are a part of God's creation and just as we admire all the beauty He blessed us with, it is good to know that God is pleased with His creation of us too. We are valuable to Him; we have a purpose in His eyes. Knowing and understanding this is a good reason to get up in the morning and prepare to share this Good News. “Look to the Lord and His strength; seek his face always.” (1 Chronicles 16:11)  God's love is evident and all around us, let's open our eyes and greet the day!


PRAYER PRACTICE

Spoken Prayer – Out loud, pray for God to speak to you through your reading. Praise God for giving us His word. Ask the Spirit to help you read with faith, and to live out what you hear from God through the passage.

                         

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