In the beginning, there was nothing—no light, no earth, no sky. Just a void. But then, God spoke. And when God speaks, things happen.
With power and purpose, God said, “Let there be light,” and light burst forth, separating day from night. This was the first day of creation, and God saw that it was good.
On the second day, God formed the sky—vast and blue—dividing the waters above from the waters below. He called this expanse “Heaven.”
The third day brought the appearance of dry land. God gathered the waters into seas and raised the land into earth. Then He dressed the land with life—plants, trees, fruits, and vegetation of every kind, each bearing seed so life could continue and multiply. Again, He looked at it and saw that it was good.
On the fourth day, God created the sun to shine during the day, the moon for the night, and stars to light up the heavens. These lights would mark the days, seasons, and years, and give order to time.
Day five arrived, and the waters were filled with living creatures—fish of every kind, great sea monsters, and all the things that swim. The skies came alive with birds of every wing and color. God blessed them, saying, “Be fruitful and multiply.”
Then came the sixth day. God made animals to roam the earth—cattle, creeping things, and wild beasts. Each according to its kind. But the crowning moment of creation came when God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness.” He formed man from the dust of the ground and breathed life into his nostrils. Man became a living soul. His name was Adam.
Not long after, God planted a beautiful garden in Eden and placed Adam there to work and take care of it. Every tree that was pleasing to the eye and good for food was there, including the Tree of Life and the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. God gave Adam one command: he could eat from every tree except the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. “For in the day you eat of it,” God warned, “you shall surely die.”
God then said, “It is not good for man to be alone.” So He brought animals to Adam to be named, but none was found to be a suitable partner. So God caused Adam to fall into a deep sleep, and from his side, God formed a woman. Adam saw her and declared, “This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh.” She was called Woman, for she was taken out of Man. Together, they would reflect the image of their Creator.
On the seventh day, God rested from all His work. Not because He was tired, but to establish a rhythm of rest and reflection. He blessed the seventh day and made it holy.
This is the story of how the heavens and the earth were made. Every day, every detail, every living thing was crafted with intention and love. And when God looked at everything He had made, He saw that it was very good.
The story of creation reminds us of God’s sovereignty, creativity, and goodness. It tells us where we came from, who made us, and why we matter. We are not accidents—we are designed by the Author of life, made in His image, and placed on this earth with purpose.