Opening Verse
“The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep.” — Genesis 1:2 (KJV)
Introduction
There are moments in life when everything feels empty—when hope seems distant, and the future appears formless. But God specializes in creating something out of nothing. When life feels like a void, the key is to create.
Devotional Story
A man found himself standing at the edge of a vast, blackened sea. The water was thick, dense, and lifeless. His small boat barely floated upon it, swaying in the unseen current. He feared what lay beneath—unknown dangers, hidden creatures, or worse, nothing at all.
One night, as he looked into the pitch-black abyss, something changed. A stirring happened deep within his heart, and in the silence, he heard a small, still voice. It wasn’t loud, yet it echoed within him, bringing back a verse he had learned as a child:
“Let there be light.”
At that moment, the sea responded. From the depths, soft glows began to emerge—first a flicker, then a shimmer, and soon, radiant streams of bioluminescent creatures illuminated the waters. The once-dead sea now pulsed with life, revealing a hidden world beneath him. Schools of glowing fish swam in harmony, their light reflecting in waves that reached beyond the horizon.
He watched in awe. It wasn’t the world around him that had changed—it was his heart. God had placed within him the power to believe, to create, to speak life into dead places. And as the sea glowed, so did his faith.
What This Means
Just as God created light in the darkness of the formless earth, He has given us the ability to bring light into our situations. Whether it’s a broken dream, a lost purpose, or a heart weighed down by despair, you have the power to shift the atmosphere through faith, hope, and the spoken Word.
Think About This
- Where in your life do you see a void?
- Have you been speaking life or dwelling in despair?
- What is one step you can take today to create something new with God?
Prayer
Heavenly Father, when I feel lost in the darkness of the unknown, remind me that You are the God who brings light to every void. Help me to see beyond my fears and to trust in the power of Your Word. Let Your light shine in my heart and through my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Closing Verse
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.” — Proverbs 18:21 (KJV)