In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth (Genesis 1:1). The earth was formless and empty, and darkness covered the deep waters. But the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters. Then God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light (Genesis 1:3).
God’s creation was perfect, and He saw that it was good. He created mankind in His own image, in the image of God He created them; male and female He created them (Genesis 1:27). God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it” (Genesis 1:28).
Throughout history, God has shown His love and faithfulness to His people. “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” (Jeremiah 29:11). He is a God who keeps His promises, as it is written, “The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead, he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance” (2 Peter 3:9).
God’s love for humanity is so great that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life (John 3:16). Jesus, the Son of God, came to earth to save us from our sins. He said, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6).
Even in times of trouble, God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). He promises to be with us always, saying, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you” (Hebrews 13:5).
As we journey through life, we are reminded to trust in the Lord with all our heart and lean not on our own understanding; in all our ways submit to Him, and He will make our paths straight (Proverbs 3:5-6). For God is our rock, our fortress, and our deliverer; in Him, we take refuge (Psalm 18:2).
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