03/31/2026
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Here is a devotional on the creation account in Genesis.
“In the beginning God” are the words that open the greatest story ever told. Genesis presents the account of the cosmos coming into existence by the breath of the God of heaven. While Genesis is often discussed in scientific terms, questions about the origin of man, evolution, and the truth of the Bible can obscure its primary purpose. The deeper purpose of Genesis is that its creation narrative serves as a polemic, a critical response to erroneous theological claims made by other creation accounts.
Most known Ancient Near Eastern accounts of creation involve divine beings who are distant and cruel, limited in power, and viewing humanity merely as a means of labor. (JB, 2014)
In Genesis, however, God is relational. He walks among His creation in the garden (Gen 3:8), speaks to His people (Gen 3:9), and cares for humanity (Gen 2:16–18). In the biblical creation account, God is the all-powerful Creator, Sustainer, and Governor of all that is.
When He made creation, He said that it “was good,” and when He made man, it was “very good.” God was not merely making an evaluation; He was declaring that all that was made met the measure and functioned exactly as He intended. Humanity was not an afterthought; we were the centerpiece of His creation, designed for relationship and glory, most importantly, for a relationship with Him and glory to Him, the God of heaven and earth. Created with intentionality and purpose, our main purpose is to glorify God. The Westminster Catechism eloquently states, "Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy Him forever."
This week, remember that God is good. He desires good for you and to restore us to a good and right relationship with Him.
Psalm 145:9–12 9 The LORD is good to all, and his compassion is over all that he has made. 10 All your works shall give thanks to you, O LORD, and all your faithful shall bless you. 11They shall speak of the glory of your kingdom, and tell of your power, 12 to make known to all people your mighty deeds, and the glorious splendor of your kingdom.
The Holy Bible: New Revised Standard Version (Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1989), Ps 145:9–12.
JB. (2014). Creation Accounts and Ancient Near Eastern Religions. Christian Research Institute. https://www.equip.org/articles/creation-accounts-ancient-near-eastern-religions/