Let There Be Part 7: Dominionaire | John Gray

Eight Nuggets of Wisdom from Genesis 1:20-28
The creation narrative in Genesis 1:20-28 reveals the meticulous nature of God’s design and His intentionality in forming the world. As He built each layer of creation, He was preparing for His ultimate masterpiece-mankind, made in His image. Here are eight nuggets of wisdom that can be gleaned from this passage, showing the depth of God’s detail and purpose:
1. God Prepares Before He Places
Before creating man, God first established an environment that could sustain him. He filled the waters, the sky, and the land with life before entrusting mankind with dominion.
Wisdom Nugget: God doesn’t place us where He has not already provided. His order is intentional-He prepares before He positions.
2. God Works in Stages, Not All at Once
Creation was a process, with each day revealing another step of His grand design.
Wisdom Nugget: God moves in stages. We may not see the full picture immediately, but we must trust His timing. He builds layer upon layer in our lives, just as He did in creation.
3. Everything Has a Purpose
Every creature and element was created 'according to its kind.' Each had a role to play in the ecosystem of creation.
Wisdom Nugget: God creates with intention. Nothing is random-He has a divine purpose for everything, including us.
4. God is a God of Order
The sequence of creation reflects divine order, with every aspect serving a function before moving to the next.
Wisdom Nugget: God operates in order, not chaos. When our lives feel chaotic, trusting God means allowing Him to realign us according to His divine structure.
5. The Power of the Spoken Word
God spoke creation into existence-'Let there be…'-and it came to pass. His words carried the power to bring forth life.
Wisdom Nugget: Our words carry weight. We are made in His image, and what we speak over ourselves and others has power. Speak life, not death (Proverbs 18:21).
6. Humanity is Distinct and Set Apart
Unlike the animals, man was created in God’s image. This sets mankind apart, giving us unique value, identity, and responsibility.
Wisdom Nugget: We are not random accidents. Our worth is derived from the fact that we bear the image of God, not from worldly measures.
7. Dominion Requires Stewardship, Not Exploitation
God gave man dominion, not to abuse creation but to steward it with wisdom and care.
Wisdom Nugget: Authority comes with responsibility. Leadership, whether over creation, families, or communities, should reflect God’s wisdom and care.
8. God’s Blessing Commands Fruitfulness
When God blessed mankind, He said, 'Be fruitful and multiply.' The first blessing spoken over man was one of expansion, growth, and abundance.
Wisdom Nugget: God’s blessings are meant to produce. We are designed to grow-spiritually, relationally, and in purpose. When God blesses us, it is meant to flourish and impact others.
Final Thought: The Intentionality of God
From the smallest creatures in the sea to the grandeur of mankind, God crafted everything with purpose and precision. His work in our lives is no different. Even when we don’t see the full picture, we can trust that He is preparing, ordering, speaking, and blessing us into the fullness of His design.
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