Through The Bible in a Year - January 2, 2026

"In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." – Genesis 1:1

The Hebrew word for "created" is barah—it doesn't mean assembled or built. It means to originate, to bring something out of nothing. God didn't work with pre-existing materials. He spoke, and galaxies came into being.

Consider the magnitude: scientists tell us the observable universe is 46 billion light-years across, containing more stars than all the grains of sand on all the beaches of the world. Some stars are as large as our entire solar system. And God made it all from nothing.

If God has that kind of power, what kind of problems are you facing that are too big for Him? The God who created billions of galaxies out of nothing can certainly handle your situation and mine. He specializes in making something where there seems to be nothing that could be done.

Respond: Name one "impossible" situation in your life. Now remember, the God who created the universe from nothing is listening to your prayers and He can change everything, taking nothing and making it into something that is blessed.

Prayer: Powerful Creator, I confess that sometimes my problems feel bigger than You. Forgive my small view of Your power. You spoke galaxies into existence—surely You can bring hope into my situation. I bring You my impossibilities today, trusting in Your creative power. In Jesus' name, amen.