The Beauty of Creation: God’s Perfect Beginning

As we begin The Story by Max Lucado, Chapter 1 invites us into the breathtaking opening scene of God’s grand narrative, creation. Before there were people, nations, or even time itself, there was God. Out of nothing, He spoke, and light burst forth, waters danced, mountains rose, and life began. It wasn’t random or hurried. It was intentional. It was beautiful. And it was good.

Max Lucado reminds us that this first chapter isn’t just about how the world came to be, it’s about who created it and why. God’s creation reveals His nature: order, beauty, and purpose. Every sunrise and every breath is a reflection of His creativity and love. Humanity was placed at the center of this masterpiece, not as an accident, but as caretakers of His world and reflections of His image.

In the busyness of our daily lives, it’s easy to overlook the simple miracle of creation. But Genesis invites us to pause and to see God’s fingerprints in the world around us. The gentle rhythm of waves, the laughter of a child, even the quiet of a Colorado sunrise. All whisper the same truth: “God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.” Genesis 1:31

As we read The Story, may we remember that this same Creator still speaks order into our chaos and beauty into our brokenness. His story didn’t end in Eden, it continues in us, through us, and all around us.

Kelsey Wilbern – New Member Coordinator