In the Beginning...

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THE BEGINNING

When I saw the Five Minute Friday word prompt, beginning, these two scriptures came to mind:

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness covered the surface of the watery depths, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters. Then God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. Genesis 1:1-3

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning.  All things were created through him, and apart from him not one thing was created that has been created.  In him was life, and that life was the light of men. That light shines in the darkness, and yet the darkness did not overcome it. John 1:1-5

GOD IS ETERNAL

Before our world began, there was the triune God—Father, Son, Holy Spirit. There is nothing behind God, as Francis Schaeffer would say. He is eternal with no beginning and no end.  We are created in His image—male and female, and He has communicated with us through language in His written word, the Bible.

Yet, Jesus is also the Word, the Incarnate Word. He lived and walked on earth. People saw Him and touched Him and could verify that He lived. Even after His resurrection, He appeared to many, some of whom were still alive while parts of the New Testament were being written.

Much more could be said, but my 5 minutes are almost up.

FROM BEGINNING TO ETERNITY

I am comforted to know that God is the Creator and Sustainer of life, that He is in control, no matter what the circumstances are. He is on the throne and is right now making all things new. One day, Jesus will return, and we, along with all those who have gone before, will be joined together with Him forever. What a glorious future to contemplate!

Then I heard a loud voice from the throne: Look, God’s dwelling is with humanity, and he will live with them. They will be his peoples, and God himself will be with them and will be their God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; grief, crying, and pain will be no more, because the previous things have passed away. Then the one seated on the throne said, “Look, I am making everything new.” Revelation 21:3-5a


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  1. BettieGMay 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM

    Oh amen! He is God over all, from the very beginning! What a day that will be when we join Him forever in eternity. I love your Scripture graphic showing that.! Blessings and hugs, dear Gayl ❤️

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