June 2: Creation

John 1:1-5 (The Message)

The Word was first, the Word present to God, God present to the Word. The Word was God, in readiness for God from day one. Everything was created through him;nothing—not one thing!—came into being without him. What came into existence was Life, and the Life was Light to live by. The Life-Light blazed out of the darkness; the darkness couldn't put it out.

I know I'm somebody 'cause God don't make no junk! -Ethel Waters

Look how proud this Dr. Frankenstein was of his creation. Do you think God is proud of his creation? Don't you think He loves it and wants to protect it? We also see Dr. Frankenstein's creation rebel and then suffer the consequences. How do you think God feels when we don't listen to Him? What are the consequences of living a life away from our Master?

Have you ever stopped to really wonder about being created in God's image? God created you. You! Top to bottom, inside out.

We are created in His image. But what does this mean? Is it physical image? Are we a reflection of his attributes? Or are we creative, as God Himself was creative "in the beginning..."

Here's something to think about today: If God was powerful enough to create the heavens and the earth, exactly how he wanted them, do you think he has created you exactly how he wants you to be?

Take it a step further: Do you realize that you are valuable and special? Do you treat yourself that way? Do you treat others as though they were valuable and special?

(5 points if you post a response.)



Answers to yesterday's famous first lines

1. Tale of Two Cities
   
2. Moby Dick
   
3. 1984
4. Twilight
5. Fahrenheit 451
   
6. The Color Purple

P.S. If you spent more time wonder where the first lines came from or looking them up than you did on reflecting on the questions, you're missing the point. Step outside your comfort zone. Post your thoughts on today's questions.