Even in the Darkness

Genesis 1

“1 In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, 2 the earth was a formless void and darkness covered the face of the deep, while a wind from God swept over the face of the waters.”

God, the creator, was active and creating, although the earth was without form and covered in darkness.  God had a vision for the heavens and the earth and he swept over them with His spirit, shaping them, giving them form and beauty.  

God was everywhere present, even in the darkness.  Even in the darkness, His vision of light, and order shone forth; his vision of love and hope took shape.

Even in the darkness, God is present, working His will.  Taking the darkness and the void, filling it with His presence and shaping it into something beautiful, filled with love and hope.

Even in the darkness.

May the love of Christ be with you,

Rev. Eric Lanier (Retired)