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Partners with the God of Peaches
In yesterday’s devotion, we reflected on the fact that God created fruit, such as the delicious peaches grown in the Texas Hill Country. Every single peach from this region reflects God’s design and creative power. Yet, God does not work alone to grow peaches, though I suppose that wild peaches exist somewhere. The vast majority of peaches, however, including those grown in Texas, are the result of God’s creative power and plenty of human effort.
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When I read Genesis 1:11-12, I can’t help but think of my life in the Texas Hill Country. For seven years, my family and I lived in this beautiful region to the west of Austin and San Antonio. It features rolling hills, rocky outcroppings, winding rivers, and millions of oak trees. If you’ve never been to the Hill Country, I heartily recommend a visit.
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The Step-by-Step God
Patience is not one of my strengths. Impatience is. Or, I suppose I might more accurately say impatience is one of my weaknesses.
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God as the Leader Who Defines Reality
“The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between the two, the leader must become a servant and a debtor. That sums up the progress of an artful leader.”
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All that Good Stuff
Historically, Christians have had a tendency to neglect the basic goodness of stuff.
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That’s Pretty Good!
Several times throughout Genesis 1 God saw the goodness of his creation.
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Hearing the Voice of God in Jesus
According to John 1:1-3, the voice of God in creation was something more than simply God speaking.
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God the Worker
Given how familiar I am with the creation narrative in Genesis 1, I find it hard to step back and see it with fresh eyes.
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You Have Resurrection Power
The same God who created all things has the power to bring to life one who is truly dead.
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So You Think You Have Power?
I’m not convinced denying our power is the best path to genuine humility. A better way forward emerges from Genesis 1.
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Will Creativity Empower Me to Be the Master of My Own Universe?
I would suggest that our creativity will be enhanced the more we recognize God’s unparalleled creativity and live in relationship with our unique Creator.
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