Created By God

Our proverb today tells us that God first created wisdom before he created the world.

The LORD brought me [wisdom] forth as the first of his works,before his deeds of old;I was appointed from eternity,from the beginning, before the world began. . . .I was given birth,before he made the earth or its fieldsor any of the dust of the world.

Proverbs 8:22-23, 25-26 (NIV)

The natural world around us is a masterpiece of engineering design, wisdom, and perfection. But many scientists have looked at our world and universe from an evolutionist perspective. From that perspective, chaos, randomness, and accidents are said to explain everything from the snowflake to the sacrificial mothering instinct of the penguin. However, God himself definitely has a more logical, reasonable, and credible explanation: intelligent design. When we look at a well-designed building or bridge, it gives evidence that somewhere there would be an intelligent designer.

Just studying the human body alone argues for an Intelligent Designer. Did you know that every human spent about a half an hour as a single cell, but within that one cell there was the entire DNA written code to determine everything from eye color to height? One human brain generates more electrical impulses in a single day than all of the world’s telephones put together. Scientists have counted over five hundred liver functions, and not only does your finger have a unique print, but so does your tongue. You truly are a living display of God’s wisdom.

Make It Personal . . . Live It Out!

We can marvel that God designed rainbows and zebras. But clearly he applied his most personal touch when he designed you. Have you forgotten that? Maybe you grew up in a home where you never truly felt wanted, or maybe the hard things in life have left you feeling insignificant. From God’s perspective, there is no one like you. Psalm 139 tells you that he has always known you, even when you were in your mother’s womb; you are “fearfully and wonderfully made.”

Let’s Pray

Lord, help me see that you know me better and love me more than anyone. My significance comes from you, the brilliant and wise Creator of all.

One Year Bible Reading

Exodus 29:1–30:10; Matthew 26:14-46; Psalm 31:19-24; Proverbs 8:14-26