2:333 – Creation Is Amazing

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Setting

I have recently gotten into 3D printing. I was apprehensive but am loving it. Watching a 3D print in progress can be mesmerizing. You literately watch a roll of plastic turn into whatever object you can dream of. What makes it even more crazy is you see it build layer by layer and each layer can be 0.1 mm tall. While I understand how it works, the creation or better yet, making, process is amazing.

This is one small example of how we make, while God creates. I can see the plastic melt and look at the computer code that creates the instructions for the printer to build these objects. During creation, God just willed things into existence. Jesus willed storms to stop. There is nothing in our power that we can just make nothing out of something. But God can. That’s how awesome, he is.

Scripture

• Hebrews 11:3 – By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible
• Colossians 1:16 – For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him.
• Genesis 1:1 – In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.

Reflection

It’s hard to reflect on the creation of everything. I can’t wrap my head around how big creation is and everything that it would take to build it. The thing about it is, when we think about it, we try to rationalize creation in how we would do it. But God didn’t need to do any of that. He just did it.

We can feel small when compared to all of creation but at the same time, think about this: God specifically created you for a purpose. In all of the universe, you were created as a unique individual. So the universe is huge, you are small relatively, but you are important to God. Never forget that.

I love to print and will keep making things but that pales in comparison to our God.

Creation is big, God is bigger. If he can create all things in the universe he can help you out no matter what happens.

Challenge

Take moment to look at everything that God has created. Then think about yourself and your place. Know that you are as important to God as anyone. He loves you. Take your concerns and your anxiety and cast them on God.

Prayer

Father God, you are amazing. We can only think about making things, where you create out of nothing. Help us to appreciate your power, your love, and your world. Remind us to cast all of our problems, worries, and concerns to you. Let us see your love in everything that you have made. In your name, Amen.