Be Still And Know

Genesis 1:1-2 It is important not to rush past these verses. They may be so familiar to us that it would be easy to skip over them. But don’t! These words are foundational for the whole Bible and, indeed, for each of our lives. They are telling us that everything began with God – and so our understanding of the world, human history and our own lives needs to start with God. As we start a New Year, no message could be more important. We will be given every encouragement to believe that our thinking needs to begin with the economy, education, health, world peace, our family, community or church. But as good and vital as all of those things are, the most important of all is to start by looking at God. As we do so, we are reminded that without him there is no order, no purpose, no life. When God is ignored, everything becomes disordered, confused, formless and empty of purpose. As you reflect on all the different aspects of your life today, start your thinking with God and let his Spirit hover over al