I would say the majority of the world takes the Genesis record of creation (all physical matter created in seven days) as a literal 24 hour period of time. However, if we read Vine’s Complete Expository Dictionary, (W.E. Vine; ©1996 Thomas Nelson, Inc.) scholars have concluded that a DAY in the book of Genesis is an unspecified duration of time that is marked by certain characteristics. And I happen to agree, that God is not referring to what we consider a 24 hour period of time. Between the creation accounts from day 1 to day 5, the time periods could range from thousands of years to millions of years. But with this said; it is not beyond reason to believe the LORD could have created the universe and the earth in six 24 hour periods of time, much less create the world in six seconds. He is God and ALL things are possible with Him. [Mark 10:27] Time is also not a factor when it comes to the LORD as with Him a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. [2 Peter 3:8] The real question is, have we entered that 7th day that He speaks so highly of and that He asks His people to remember in the Old Testament? The very day He decides to rest from ALL His work?
I’ve taken notice in Scripture that where the seventh day is mentioned it is not only a different verse, but a different chapter and paragraph all together. Thus separating this SEVENTH DAY from the others and separating us from verse one stating, Thus the heavens and the earth were completed in all their vast array.
Everything is complete by the sixth day, but God hasn’t exactly rested yet. He is still creating humans, plants, trees, life as we know it. So it is my contention He has still not rested from all His work! Now, one could debate as to why this would be placed in the book of Genesis since most people are under the assumption it is a book primarily made up of history. However, there is something that our human minds somehow cannot comprehend in that God had no beginning and is eternal.
[He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end. -Ecclesiastes 3:11] So the LORD has already seen and knows the future before it even occurs, as a matter of fact, He’s even lived it! So therefore, it would make sense that an almighty, all-knowing God would add it into a history account before it even happens. It is that DAY of rest that each of His children should keep their eyes and hearts on, when the new Jerusalem is built [Rev. 21:1-2] and paradise becomes a place here on earth. [Therefore, since the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be found to have fallen short of it. –Hebrews 4:1]
We are still in the 6th day. God bless the seventh DAY. -GM |
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