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Order out of Disorder


In the very beginning of creation the Bible teaches, “The earth was without form and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.”  (Genesis 1:2)  The Amplified Bible reads, “The earth was without form and an empty waste, and darkness was upon the face of the very great deep. The Spirit of God was moving (hovering, brooding) over the face of the waters.”

In Genesis 1:1 the Bible begins by declaring God as the creator of all things.  “In the beginning God (prepared, formed, fashioned, and) created the heavens and the earth.” (Amplified Bible)  God created and formed the earth, yet it was not ready for man.  It was dark and in a state of disorder. 

We learn that in the midst of this darkness and disorder there was activity.  The Holy Spirit was hovering over the place of disorder and darkness.  The term “hovering” literally means that the Holy Spirit was sweeping through the place of disorder.

Moses, the author of Genesis reveals the means that God uses to bring order out of disorder.  Verse 3 reads, “Then God said…”  God spoke into the darkness and said, “Let there be light.”  In the creation epic of Genesis chapter one God speaks nine different times, and each time His voice is creative and powerful.

For six days He speaks and creation unfolds.  In each instance He declares, “It was good.”  Only the Lord can bring order out of disorder.  It is the creative voice of God that can bring calm in the midst of chaos.  This same powerful Creator that spoke the world into existence longs to live our hearts today.

He longs to establish a relationship with you and speak to you personally.  Perhaps you are in a place of chaos.  You need His voice to speak peace in the midst of the storm.  When God speaks you will declare His goodness. 

Only God can bring order out of disorder.  The Apostle Paul wrote these words to a church that was experiencing a great deal of confusion and disorder.  “God is not the author of confusion, but of peace.” 

How does He do it?  He speaks to the darkness and invades it with light.  He speaks to the storm and commands it to be still.  What are you facing today?  Are you surrounded by confusion?  Is there chaos in your family?  Are things in your life out of order?

What is the solution?  Allow God to speak to your situation.  He can speak through His Word today.  He will speak in the “still small voice” as an inner witness, and He can speak through others who know Him.

Why not invite the Creator to bring order into those things you are facing that are out of order?  He will bring peace into every part of your life.






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