Abundance: God's Abundance in Creation

ABUNDANCE: God’s Abundance in Creation

Pastor Steve Poole

TEXT: Genesis 1:1-31, 2:1-3

“And God saw that it was good.”

GENESIS 1

1. God finds pleasure in His created world.

2. God is glorified when we enjoy His creation. (Genesis 1:27-28)

3. God created you on purpose for a purpose. (Psalms 8:1,3; 19:1-2, Romans 1:19-20)

4. Creation testifies to the greatness of God.

NEXT STEPS

1. Spend some time this week experiencing God’s love by admiring the abundant beauty of His creation.

2. Find deeper confidence, purpose and meaning in the wonderful truth of Genesis 1:27-28 - “in the image of God”.

3. Reflect on the question, “How can I help others experience the abundance of God this week?”

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ABUNDANT LOVE: A Year of Living with Open Hands

WEEK 2: God owns everything.

REFLECTION

As creator of the heavens and the earth and all that is in them, God

holds the rights to all of it. And if God owns the rights to everything -

that includes us. Even when we had become slaves to sin, God

redeemed us, paying with his Son’s life. We are doubly owned -

created and recreated - and this is the foundation of abundant faith.

READINGS

Day 1: Genesis 1

Day 2: Genesis 2

Day 3: Psalm 24

Day 4: Romans 12:1-2

Day 5: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

MEDITATION

How does God’s ownership of you and all your stuff impact your life?

PRAYER

Lord God, I recognize you as creator and Ruler of the heavens and the earth and everything in them. Help me to view everything I have as yours and to trust You to take care of me.