God alone stretched out the sky,
stepped on the sea,
and set the stars in place—
the Big Dipper and Orion,
the Pleiades and the stars
in the southern sky.
1 CORINTHIANS 8:6 (CEB)
However, for us believers,
There is one God the Father.
All things come from him, and we belong to him.
And there is one Lord Jesus Christ.
All things exist through him, and we live through him.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
All creation, including our lives, revolves around the activity of the one God.
DAILY FODDER
1 Corinthians 8:6 appears to be an early creedal statement, perhaps used in Christian worship. It is not just a statement of facts but an invitation to pledge your allegiance to the one God, including the Lord Jesus Christ.
PRAYER
Creator God, we acknowledge that you have made everything and hold everything together through Christ Jesus. Forgive us for living as though the universe revolves around our personal worlds. Show us how to best fit into what you are doing. We want to go with your flow and live in a tight relationship with you. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER (ABP)
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
