“God saw all that He made, and it was very good.” (Genesis 1:31)
“The Lord God formed man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being.” (Genesis 2:7)
“For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.” (Psalm 139:13-16)
This is our second sabbath pause during the lenten season. The sabbath days are not counted in the 40 days of lent because they are days of worship (feast days). We pause today to reflect on why God would go to such great lengths to reconcile us to Himself. Why does He love us so much?
The Scriptures above remind us that God created us from the very beginning. We were His masterpiece! He spoke light into being and commanded the land and waters to separate. But when He created mankind He got His hands dirty. We were hand made and then He breathed life into us. When He finished it all He stepped back and said…”very good”!
So, when we chose our own way God began pursuing us to show us His love. Why? Because He made us, loves us and wants a relationship with us. King David reminds us that God’s involvement in the creation of mankind has continued. We are each “knit” together…God’s handiwork. God did not create the world and walk away. He is creating all around us and, more importantly, He created you. He created you with a purpose in His Kingdom. You are “ordained” to be! He loves you and He came to earth to suffer and die so that you could live and have fellowship with Him. Jesus said:
“I have come that they might have life, and have it to the full”. (John 10:10)
Today meditate on the vastness of God’s love for you and your value to His Kingdom. Accept the truth proclaimed by David…you are fearfully and wonderfully made. What are some things that you can do to show your gratitude to the Lord. Worship Him today…the One who created you. Sing with the psalmist;
“Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy Name” (Psalm 103:1)
You are loved!