The Awe Factor

"Let there be light, and there was light"  Genesis 1:3   NKJV

In the beginning, the earth was: 'without form and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep.' It doesn't appear to be the place that God - Elohim, would reign. But He was there, the whole Trinity was in fact: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Scripture tells us the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. But there was someone else too - Satan. God would never create a place that was in such a state of disruption and chaos. Only Satan would do this and after their ejection from heaven, he and his demonic forces lived there.

It is interesting to read that the Holy Spirit was hovering over the face of the waters. Like a drone, He hovered there, checking everything, not missing a trick that the enemy had planned. This is why scripture tells us that: 'However, when He, the Spirit of Truth has come, He will guide you into all the truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and He will tell you things to come'  John 16:13. Whatever He sees and hears from God, He will reveal this to you. He is special to us and as you become more acquainted with Him, He will guide you to safety. Like He was at creation, He is today. He misses nothing and will guide you if you allow Him to.

So we have a formless place and all of a sudden, whether with a shout or a still, quiet voice, God said, 'Let there be light, and there was light' v3. And at that moment, God brought  light into darkness. And when He looked and saw the light He knew that it was good. This was good for God and all of us who belong to Him. It wasn't any good for Satan as he loves the darkness in which he can hide and creep into all situations. He would have to come up with another plan.

There was an 'Awe Factor' in that command that day. One in which, the earth trembled and paid attention to the fact that God is the boss. When you think about it, we often mooch about with the problems of the world on our shoulders and yet, the Holy Spirit is hovering around ready to help and lead us forward. If we ask Him, God only has to say a word and 'it will be'. 

Decide today that, you will never again be tossed about on the waves of your decision making. You have a helper and guide and someone, who when He speaks, the situation, has to react positively. He is your friend and He is for you, never against you. There are things that you are waiting on Him for, they will come if you don't give up. Just keep trusting Him.

If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:

'Lord Jesus, I have sinned and I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.

In Jesus' Name. Amen'

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