The question of “Why god matters?” is one we all struggle with in the dark times of our lives. In my attempt to answer this question it struck me that a god doesn’t matter but the LORD does matter. The LORD matters because HE is an actual being with a personality, motivations and desires. We meet the LORD in the Bible and we see HE is creative, loving and righteous. The first item I want to reflect on is that the LORD is creative.
The LORD is the creator of our world. As you look around all the things we observe exist because of the LORD’s creativity from every interesting insect crawling in the ground to every huge nebula out in space. The world around us is so full of amazing details for us to explore, discover and enjoy. You also exist because of the LORD’s creativity.
We also see in the Bible that we are created in the LORD’s image meaning we too are supposed to be creative, loving and righteous. In HIS image we were also to create by having children, naming the creatures and caring for creation. Humanities first task was to be gardeners and take care of the Garden of Eden and the rest of creation.
Initially when the LORD looked at HIS creation it was good. We look at the world around us and it doesn’t seem good anymore. What happened? In our rebellion against the true GOD we made ourselves gods. That is the real temptation we faced in the garden. By eating from the Fruit of the Tree of Knowledge we decided we were going to be like gods even though we were already created in the image of the LORD. This sin has separated us from the creator but in HIS creativity a way back was made. It is through faith in Jesus and Jesus’ sacrifice that open the door back to our creator.
The LORD’s creativity matters because the universe around us was deliberately created. As part of creation we are also deliberately created. The way back to the LORD was deliberately created to save us. This is so important to remember and to tell those around us.
