Genesis 1:29 & 30, I Give You

I Give You

Genesis 1:29, Then God said, “I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food. Then God said, “I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food.

Where do our rights come from? They come from our Creator. We are endowed by [our] Creator with certain unalienable Rights." God tells us what we can and cannot eat. At first no meat, then later, after the flood, he allows it. He even prescribed the diet of the animals.

K and A, never forget that governments have limited power by God. He uses them to protect us and guide us. He even guides them, causing them to unknowingly complete his will (Prov 21:1) We are to submit to them until they subvert his Word. When they ask us to do evil, we are not to follow them. That is true for all we are subject to; governments, work or school, parents or spouses. That does not necessarily mean we fight back, but it does mean we do not comply. So, when they say accept LGBTQ, we do not. When they ask us to use common bathrooms, we reject. When they ask us to compromise the 10 commandments, we follow all of them. Even the worldly church is changing what has been common traits of the church; from dress to music and fidelity to parental responsibility.

Ladies, live according to the Word. In it you can find the rights God has given and expects us to live. He says: I Give You!

~Dad

PS: As far as God giving us all green plants as food... There is a push to legalize drugs especially marijuana. Many, who are barely acquainted with spiritual life, like to quote this verse. If all green plants are good, maybe they should try poison ivy. Don't let society lead you astray. Just because it is made legal doesn't means it is what God desires.

Genesis 1:28, Blessed by God

Blessed by God

Genesis 1:28a, God blessed them and said to them, "Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it...

To be blessed by God is a wonderful thing. To sense the smile of the loving Father, the Creator of the universe is beyond compare. It does not bring pride nor does it produce a false sense of hope. No it is a fulfilling satisfaction which produces a humble gratefulness; The one who created us is for us and desires our success.

Daughters, I could write and tell you how this verse shows you that God wants you to be married and have many children, how he expects you to be fruitful and to do your part in filling the earth with godly children... but that might be stretching it a bit. :) I can say that God wants you to be fruitful and multiply... spiritually. He does want you to produce spiritual offspring who fill the earth and become blessing for others. K and A, God has blessed you and will continue to bless you. Even more so as you live your lives for him and his kingdom. And when you do and when you sense his smile of approval... there is no greater joy in life!

~Dad

PS. I know both of you work with children at church. That makes this dad smile...

Genesis 1:24-27, In the Image of God

In the Image of God

Genesis 1:27, So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.


Do you look like God? Do you have his eyes or his ears? Maybe it is his heart that you have. Previously, I wrote of the you inside of you. That you is the part God created in his image that I write about today. Man sinned and messed up the image God had created, but it can be made new!


K and A, you have both given your hearts to the Lord. You have been made knew in Christ Jesus (2 Corinthians 5:17) but have you been sanctified? Have you completely sold out to him? Has his image been fully restored in your life? The Holy Spirit will do this in you. You will end up with his features all over you; you will be his hands and feet (1 Cor 12:7). And, all will recognize that you are his child, made in his image.

~Dad

Genesis 1:20 - 23, According to It's kind

According to It's Kind

Genesis 1:21b,  And God saw that it was good.

On day 5 of creation, God created the creatures of the sea and the birds of the sky. They did not evolve from one species to another. They were created each as its own kind. God saw that it was good and was satisfied with what he had made.

Daughters, God made each of you. Sure, you may look like your dad and even act like him... scary thought I know, but inside, deep inside there is a different you, the real you, made by God in your own individual way. No one else can be you, just you. And when you rid yourself of your carnal desires, God will bring out the real you. And he will say... "It is good!" satisfied with what he has made.

~Dad

Genesis 1:14 - 19, Light Controls Darkness

Light Controls Darkness

Genesis 1:14a, Let there be light in the expanse of the sky to separate the day from the night..

No longer is the earth formless and empty. No longer is there no place to stand. No longer is the earth barren, rather life abounds. Night does not rule, and darkness cannot overpower us, for God made light to govern not just day but night as well.

God is light and Satan is darkness. But even in the most dark areas of life, God is there. Satan does not have control over the creator. He must succumb to the power of Heaven.

Ladies, sometimes you may get down, the circumstances of life seem too much for you to handle. It is then you must remember that the creator of the universe created lights all around. He places his people all around you to help control the attacks of Satan. On the most cloudy of days, there is a glimmer shining through like the first break of dawn (Isa 58:8). God is providing a way for you, protecting you. Walk in the light, for he is there for you. (1 John 1:7)

~Dad

Genesis 1:9-13, Life on the Third Day

Life on the Third Day

Genesis 1:12a, The land produced...


On day three of creation, God made dry land appear, and on that land, he produced a crop. He did so by commanding it to happen, and it did. God also commanded the fish to give up Jonah on the third day after he spent three days in the belly of a big fish. And, Jesus was raised to life on the third day.

Daughters, I am not going to come up with your third day meaning. I just want you to know that Jesus produces life. It is true when becoming a Christian, and certainly it must continue as you live out your daily walk. God will produce in you a harvest of righteousness (Hebrews 12:11) creating a pure life in you!

~Dad

Genesis 1:6-8, Blue Skies

Blue Skies

Genesis 1:6-8a God called the expanse "sky"...

There is a term that helps us brighten our outlook on life and feel positive about it. The term "blue skies" is from a song from the late 1920's. It recognized the hope that exists when the heat and humidity of the day, which makes one feel miserable, is replaced by the bright blue skies. When life is full of trials and hardships a confidence that God will intervene brings the assurance of blue skies. At creation everything was looking up. It was just day two, and God's handiwork was just beginning. His creation was perfect and good things were on the horizon. (now that he created one).

A and K, your life is just beginning as well. God created you for good things (Ephesians 2:10) and he has great plans for you; good things are on the horizon! But sin has messed up his creation, Yet in your life you can choose to make it new. Get rid of the old and put on the new self to be like God, perfect like his original creation. (II Cor 5:17 & Eph 4:24) Then you will find the "blue skies" everyone desires.

~Dad