Before I retired, performance reviews rolled around at my workplace like clockwork every spring, and my supervisor always asked everyone in our group to submit a list of their accomplishments for the last year. I worked in Human Resources, but my job focused on data and systems rather than people, so I felt the need to explain my work in detail. Admittedly, I probably included too much detail in my assessment of myself, but I wanted to ensure my supervisor knew about every project, major task, and achievement I worked on. It usually took two to three pages to do that.
In only a few short paragraphs, the Book of Genesis talks about God creating the heavens and the earth. Sounding almost like an “I forgot” statement, Genesis 1:16b (NIV) states, “He also created the stars.” Wow! I find it amusing how I felt the need to explain in detail how much I did to improve things where I worked, yet God’s creation of the heavens and the earth is stated so simply in the Bible. I guarantee none of my accomplishments left anyone in awe, but reading about God’s awesome power and majesty in speaking everything as we know it into being is humbling and incredible. Take time today to worship him for His magnificent creation. He is worthy of all the praise and thanksgiving we can offer.
Julia K. Hallum 