Creation is God's Word. This is what we confess in the First Article of the Apostles' Creed - I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.
But God's creating work is not limited to this world we live in. His handy work does not end with fields of beautiful flowers or majestic sunsets. God is doing His best work in each of us. He has given us life and everything we need to sustain this life. He gives us the help and protection we need to keep the old evil foe at bay. He treats us as a loving father who cares for and nurtures His dear children.
As His children we recognize that we disappoint our heavenly Father. We sin against Him in our thought life, the words we speak and the things we do. In repentance and faith we come to our Father and express our sorrow over our sins. We claim the forgiveness won for us by Christ at Calvary. We ask the Lord to help us live holy and pleasing lives. This is the prayer of the psalmist David in 51:10: Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
Prof. John Burg writes: David is praying for a miraculous act that can be performed by God alone. His prayer can be answered only through the work of the Holy Spirit, who alone can work repentance, faith and a willing spirit...Because this renewal is never perfect in this life, David prays that the Spirit will keep him steadfast...so he will not fall again. Let David's prayer be your prayer today.
