I believe in God.
I believe he created everything: the cosmos, earth, plants, animals, etc.
It's through that creation we know God exists and created us. In Romans 1:19-20, Paul writes:
"For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse."I also believe that God created us to bring glory to himself. See the following verses (emphasis mine):
- "bring my sons from afar and my daughters from the end of the earth, everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made.” (Isaiah 43:6b-7)
- And one [angle] called to another and said: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory!” (Isaiah 6:3)
- "The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork." (Psalm 19:1)
Given that we were created for God's glory, it helps me let go of expectations for my life, release feelings of entitlement and accept certain inequalities in life. Avoiding hot topic examples... The point is that it's not about us. It's not about making everyone happy and attaining our own self-actualization. It's about bringing glory to God.
But I do question if this world... this life... is really the BEST way to bring Glory to God. I mean, I get the intellectual argument that glory is maximized when people make the choice to love you (and inherently some people have to choose NOT to love you).
But really? This was the best option?
And then Jessi capture this moment on video:
How awesome is that?!
It's moments like this that I'm reminded why God created us. I smile, feel pride, get excited, laugh as well. Could you image how much more magnified that must be for God?
Sure, there are moments when he shakes his head at us...
But overall, he must feel an incalculable amount of pride and joy over his creation. He must genuinely enjoy watching, and helping, us grow and learn. I do with my own kids - and I didn't even create them. Imagine that for all people, all things... Wow.
Thinking about it... perhaps this creation is a great way to bring glory to himself. :)