In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth (Gen 1:1)
The book of Genesis is a fascinating journey to embark on. The very word Genesis means “beginning,” and as we stand at the close of this year, many of us may look back on moments of heartbreak, discouragement, and tears. Yet, woven into those experiences, there may also have been glimpses of heaven—answered prayers that reminded us of God’s faithfulness. And now we wonder: what will 2026 hold?
I don’t have that answer, but I do know this—God is the God of new beginnings. Personally, I feel ready to step into a fresh chapter of my life. This year has been extraordinary for me, a time when I’ve witnessed God speaking through the ordinary and revealing His truth in the extraordinary. By observing the natural world and reflecting on the supernatural, I’ve seen His hand at work. I encourage you to study the Jewish Feasts and the events surrounding the life of Jesus. These moments in history were not random; they pointed beyond themselves, connecting the natural to the divine.
What happened in Genesis 1:2?
And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. (Gen 1:2)
As we look closely at Genesis verse 2, we see that the earth was without form, empty, and covered in darkness upon the face of the waters. This raises an important question: what happened? We know that God is a God of order, so how did the world become disorganized, void, and dark? The mention of waters suggests to me that a massive flood had already taken place, destroying all forms of life.
I submit to you that there was indeed life on earth before this. Lucifer, once a glorious angel, was involved in managing the affairs of the earth. There was angelic activity, and even the Garden of Eden was established, where Lucifer had a presence (Ezekiel 28:13).
But something shifted. Satan desired to be like God. He persuaded a multitude of angels to rebel and attempted to overthrow the Most High. Yet God had the final word (Isaiah 14:12–15). As a result of this cosmic battle, Satan was cast down to earth, which triggered a great flood that wiped out life. The devastation was so deep that it created Hell for him and the fallen angels (2 Peter 3:5–6).
From this, we understand that contrary to traditional teaching, God did not create the earth in six days—it was already created and perfected. What God did was restore creation to its original condition. Now, let’s bring this truth down to our level: how does this apply to you and me today?
For deeper Bible study and answers, I invite you to watch the videos linked below. May God bless you as you seek His wisdom.
Bible verses courtesy of www.biblegateway.com
Reprint courtesy of www.thechristiancorner.org
