First Christian Church

By Bruce Humes

Pastor

Psalm 33:6 says, “By the word of the Lord, the heavens were made, and all the hosts of them by the breath of his mouth.” It seems the psalmist had a clear understanding of Genesis 1:1, which says, “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” This is the biblical view of creation and life.

The psalmist continues his thoughts in verse 7, “He gathered the waters of the sea together as a heap; he lays up the deep in storehouses.” In these two verses, we see the sovereignty and power of that creator God being displayed through that which he created.

Knowing all this, how should we as people and a nation acknowledge the sovereignty and power of this creator God? The psalmist tells us in verses 8-9, “Let all the earth fear the Lord; let all the inhabitants stand in awe of him. For he spoke, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood fast.” As inhabitants of his creation, our response or acknowledgement of this creator God should be with a reverent fear, awe and respect. I believe there is great comfort knowing that God is in control and not man, and that the best laid plans of nations and man will not thwart God’s plans, he will always prevail.

Ephesians 1:11 says, “In him (Jesus) also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel (plan) of his will.” Just what is our relationship with the creator God like? Are we a people and nation that is under God, or a people and nation that has rejected him?

If you want to speak to someone at the church or if you have a need, call the church office at (562) 431-8810.