God is the Creator

Hello, Bridge family. I found it interesting that after sharing with the kids last week that God is real, this week's message focused on God being the Creator. I also thought it was notable that our curriculum selected the book of Job to emphasize that point. That is, until I reread God’s response to Job’s demand that God explain why this is happening to him.


If you're unfamiliar with the story, here is a quick summary: Job had everything—money, power, family, and health—and he was devoted to God. Satan, believing that Job’s devotion was only because of his good fortune, challenged God, essentially saying, ‘You take all that away from Job, and he will abandon his faith.’ God allows Satan to test Job’s faith by taking it all away, which he does; Job is left with nothing, not even his health. Even his wife thinks Job would be better off dead. Let me encourage you to check it out!


Anyway, Job feels he has been wronged and wants answers. So God comes to Job and responds in a whirlwind (Job 38-41). Read these chapters; they are humbling as God replies with a series of questions that put things in perspective. Job is left speechless (vv. 40:3-5), and if you have ever thought you deserved answers from God, like me, you would be too.


You see, the questions God asks Job all focus on the created order of the universe. For example, "Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Tell me if you know so much" (v. 38:4 NLT). For nearly the rest of the book, God reveals to Job the majesty and power of His hand in no uncertain terms. God makes it clear to Job and to the reader that "my (his) ways are higher than your (our) ways and my (his) thoughts higher than your (our) thoughts" (Isa 55:9).


Here's the best part: With our families, we can observe God’s creation. I was fortunate as a kid; my grandparents owned a farm in Ohio, where there were no lights to obscure the nighttime sky. I vividly remember being amazed at the countless stars filling the sky, including the Milky Way, on moonless nights. Trust me, if you ever get the chance, you will be in awe of God’s handiwork, and your kids will be too.


My point is to go out and explore creation with your kids. Try hiking, visit the zoo, or do anything you can to see what God has made. When you do, be sure to seize the moment and say, "Look what God has done."


They (we) know the truth about God because he has made it obvious to them (us) (Rom 1:19)


Remember, as long as your child is at home, you have a wonderful opportunity to share the Bible. Together, explore its stories, talk about how they relate to daily life, and encourage deeper family conversations. This makes faith an exciting and meaningful journey. God bless, and I look forward to seeing your family on Sunday.


Pastor Bob