FEBRUARY 27, Genesis 1:1

“Wow!” thought Theo after reading a few pages of his science homework. “This sure doesn’t sound like what the Bible says.” “Dad, my science book doesn’t teach creation like the Bible does. According to my book, scientists believe the first particle of dust just happened to come into existence. They say people and everything else evolved from that.”

“Well, son, except for the Bible, all books have been written by man, and man makes mistakes,” replied Dad. “The Bible, on the other hand, is actually the Word of God, and He never makes mistakes. Some people say everything evolved from a small particle, but God says all things were created by Him. Who do we believe–people or God?”

“I know the Bible is true,” said Theo, “but scientists have done a lot of studying. It doesn’t seem like all of them could be wrong.” “Actually, not all of them are wrong; many scientists believe in creation,” said Dad. “If you think about it, you realise it’s the only view that makes sense.”

Dad brought Theo out to the doorway and pointed to their car below. “What would you say, Theo, if I told you that car just happened to come into existence–that nobody put the engine, the body, the seats, the wheels, and all the other parts together? What if I said there was once just a little speck of iron dust and all these parts evolved from that? And then they came together by themselves?” Theo grinned. “I’d say that was the craziest thing I ever heard,” he said.

“That’s what I’d say, too,” Dad agreed, “except that the human body is far more complicated and wonderful than this car. Yet some people try to tell us that we–and every other part of the world–just evolved from nothing. What nonsense! We’re not accidents–we are part of God’s creation and plan.”

“You know what, Dad? The Bible makes a lot more sense than any science book that says there is no God,” Theo said firmly.

Thought: Evolution is a lie!

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I know many in the world do not believe in You and they think Creation is just a fairy tale. Remind me not to believe in them! The Bible tells me that You made the whole world, You made the trees and other growing things, You made the animals and You made me! Thank You for loving me, and the wonderful plan of salvation for me. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.