Sermon: Creation

Sermon Description: It's funny that when we talk about God's gifts, we often forget the big picture of creation. Creation is evidence of God's generosity and an ever-present gift handed to us from the beginning. In the beginning, God created all things and THEN he created Adam and Eve before resting. This is a pretty clear indicator that we were the culmination of God's creation. We also know Adam was given dominion over creation. It is a beautiful thing and, unfortunately, something people are often warned or guilted away from appreciating. We can all appreciate the wonder of the night's sky or the beauty of living things, but our existence IN creation is also a gift to appreciate. Solomon tells us as much in Ecclesiastes... to "eat, drink, and enjoy your labors" because these are also gifts from God. This goes a step further when we realize that one another are also creations to enjoy. God knew it was not good for us to be alone, so He gave us one another to enjoy as a part of Creation which we experience today as the church... a gift ultimately given to us through the coming of Christ.