In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. (Genesis 1:1 ESV)
The First Miracle
This first verse of the Bible does not contain the word, “Love.” It is a verse that is often used as a foundation for theological argument, scientific foundations, and historical understanding.
Seven little Hebrew words that even tell us the place this verse belongs in God’s Word, the universe, and all of our understanding. But behind these words is God’s love.
Our creativity is often connected to an expression of love.
Love, of course, is selfless attention, sacrificial service, and unconditional devotion to the beloved. And when we love someone, we often desire to make something for them.
If I could paint, I might paint a picture for someone I love. If I could compose, I might write a song for someone I love. If I could design houses, I might build a house for someone I love.
God made a universe, the heavens and the earth, for someone He loves.
It’s not worth digging into the question of exactly who God loves, yet. But at a minimum, God loves His children, adopted through Christ.
And look what He made for us!
The variety found in creation, the beauty found in creation, the power found in creation, the mystery found in creation, all are evidence of God’s attentive, sacrificial, and unconditional love of His people.
The Bible begins with a declaration of the One True Living God’s love.