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Genesis 1:9-13
On the third day of creation, the sovereign power of God was once again displayed through His spoken word. He commanded the waters under the heavens to be gathered in one place, allowing dry land to appear. God then named the dry land “Earth” and the gathered waters “Seas.” Following this, He spoke vegetation into existence—plants yielding seed and trees bearing fruit.
The Power of God’s Word
The ultimate power of God’s spoken word reveals His authority and dominion over all creation. By His word alone, the universe and everything within it came into being. The world was framed, shaped, and filled through divine utterance. This demonstrates that God’s word is not just informative but creative and transformative.
God’s Purpose and Order
God’s actions on the third day reveal His nature as a God of purpose and order. He did not create man before providing what man would need to survive. Instead, He meticulously prepared the earth, forming the land and seas and producing vegetation as a source of sustenance. This careful planning highlights God’s foreknowledge and provision. He never leaves His creation without adequate resources to thrive.
Interdependence of Land and Sea
Though God separated the land from the seas, both remain interconnected and essential for the fulfillment of His purposes. Land and sea coexist, each playing a vital role in sustaining life. In the same way, believers must understand that every aspect of God’s creation works in harmony to accomplish His divine will.
Bringing Something Out of Nothing
This act of creation further emphasizes God’s sovereign ability to bring forth something out of nothing. Dry land emerged from the chaotic waters, and flourishing vegetation sprang from barren ground. This is a profound reminder that God can bring beauty, provision, and order out of the most chaotic situations in our lives.
Symbolism of Jesus as the True Vine
The third-day creation of vegetation symbolizes Jesus as the center of man’s provision and sustenance. In John 15:1-2, Jesus declares Himself the True Vine and believers as the branches. Just as plants draw nutrients from the soil to grow and bear fruit, we, as believers, draw spiritual strength and nourishment from Christ. Without remaining connected to Him, we wither spiritually, lacking the necessary spiritual vitamins to thrive.
Staying attached to the True Vine ensures continuous nourishment, spiritual growth, and fruitfulness. On the contrary, detaching from Him leads to spiritual malnourishment, weakening our ability to fulfill God’s purpose.
God’s Complete Provision
God, who knows the end from the beginning, made all necessary provisions—both physical and spiritual—before creating man. This teaches us that before we even encounter a need, God has already prepared the solution. As believers, we must recognize and tap into the divine resources He has provided, using them for our benefit and His glory.
Let us stay rooted in Christ, the True Vine, and continually draw strength from Him. As we do so, we will remain spiritually healthy and fruitful, fulfilling the purpose for which we were created.
Amen. 🙏
Written by: Oluwabukola T. Afolabi
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