Genesis 1:20-23 And God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that has life… I. THAT LIFE IS THE IMMEDIATE CREATION OF GOD. 1. Life was not an education. 2. It was not the result of combination. 3. It was a miraculous gift. There are two words in this sentence that should be remembered, and joined together most closely, they are "God" and "life." This should be so in the soul of man, as God is the source of its true and higher life. If the Church were to remember the connection of these two great words, she would be much more powerful in her toil. Life was at first the miraculous gift of God. Its continuance is His gift. II. THAT LIFE IS VARIED IN ITS MANIFESTATION AND CAPABILITY. 1. Life is varied in its manifestations. There were created on this day both fish and fowl. Thus life is not a monotony. It assumes different forms. It grows in different directions. It has several kingdoms. It has numerous conditions of growth. 2. Life is varied in its capability. The fish swim in the water. The fowls fly in the air; the abilities and endowments of each are distinct and varied. Each takes a part in the great ministry of the universe. The whole in harmony is the joy of man. 3. Life is abundant and rich in its source. The waters brought forth abundantly. There was no lack of life-giving energy on the part of God. The world is crowded with life. The universe will not soon become a grave, for even in death there is life, hidden but effective to a new harvest. 4. Life is good in its design. III. THAT THE LOWER SPHERES OF LIFE ARE RICHLY ENDOWED WITH THE DIVINE BLESSING. 1. It was the blessing of increasing numbers. 2. It was the blessing of an extended occupation of the land and sea. 3. Let us always remember that the blessing of God rests upon the lower spheres of life. (J. S. Exell, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: And God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven. |
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