God called the light day, and the darkness he called night. And here was evening and there was morning, one day. (Genesis 1:5, NASB)

This verse, Abba, makes me think even more strongly that the darkness is not meant as spiritual darkness. That it is just the darkness of the night, the time when we can rest. I am reading this as the darkness is a good thing and cannot be equated with the difference between sin and following you as many people do.

God saw that the light was good; and God separated the light from the darkness (Genesis 1:4, NASB)

Light and darkness – I have so much trouble with those words and their meanings. This seems to imply that the light is good and the darkness is bad. And in some ways that is right because the Light of God is good and I need to walk in His light. But at a more literal level, the darkness is also good because it is in the dark that we find God’s rest and time for our bodies to repair themselves.

Then God said, “Let there be light;” and there was light. (Genesis 1:3, NASB)

Light, this word has so many meanings. Right now, I am seeing light as wisdom. As I move over the face of the waters of Your creation, will you open my eyes to the things I need to be seeing and thinking and doing? Is it in the basic of Your creation that I will find the answers for my life? Abba, I seek Your light to be upon the turbulent waters in my life. I need Your light to expose the turbulence and to show me where and how it needs to be changed.

The earth was formless and void, and darkness over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was moving over the surface of the waters. (Genesis 1:2, NASB)

That’s interesting, Abba. When the earth is formless and void, it appears that everything was covered with water. What should that be saying to me about water? Water is basic to creation. Interesting. Studies have shown that water is a catalyst to creation. Sitting by a fountain, in the shower, next to a moving stream; these are all places where people, especially myself, tend to come up with new ideas and thoughts.

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. (Genesis 1:1, NASB): The beginning – the start. As I start once more on this journey of typing the Bible, Abba, please open my eyes to Your wisdom, Your knowledge, and Your order. Abba, please let me find Your order for my life in this exercise.

The earth was formless and void, and darkness over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was moving over the surface of the waters. (Genesis 1:2, NASB): That’s interesting, Abba. When the earth is formless and void, it appears that everything was covered with water.

How well do you know your Bible? This week I had to question how well I know the Bible.

It is impossible to say "Jesus was just a good man" as many people do. At least it is impossible to say logically. Jesus told us He is the son of God. If He is man, and not God, this is a lie. If Jesus is a liar, then He cannot be a good man. Therefore, He must be God or He is a bad man.

After the death and resurrection of Jesus, there is no place in the Bible where it says a believer died. The terminology changed. Believers were present with the God or when to be with Jesus, but 'died' was not used.

While driving to the store tonight, I listened to a Bible teacher say this on the radio. I haven't researched it yet. I'm looking forward to finding out it is true. It is a blessed thought.