Through The Bible in a Year - January 7, 2026

"In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." – Genesis 1:1
"Behold, I am making all things new." – Revelation 21:5

If you can accept Genesis 1:1—that there was a first creation—then you can accept Revelation 21 – that there will be a second creation, a new heaven and a new earth where death is no more, where tears are wiped away, where pain is gone forever.

This is the hope that sets Christianity apart from every other worldview. Without a Creator, this creation is all there is. You're confined by physics, biology, and chance until whatever your end may be. But with a Creator who makes things out of nothing, everything changes.

When you cry, "God, I need forgiveness," He says, "I'm the Creator. I can grant that."
When you plead, "Lord, I need help with my weakness," He says, "I'm the Creator. I can do that."
When you ask, "God, is there hope beyond death?" He says, "I'm the Creator. I can do that."

He proved it by raising Jesus from the dead. The same creative power that spoke galaxies into existence, can and will, make you new, as He did Jesus.

Respond: Bring your biggest need to the Creator today. Whatever seems impossible, remember: He specializes in making something out of nothing. He will make all things new.

Prayer: Creator God, I come to You with all my impossibilities. You made the universe from nothing; You raised Jesus from death. I believe You can handle what I'm facing. Make me and my circumstances new. Give me hope. Show me that nothing is too hard for You. Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly to make everything new again, as you know is best. I pray this is in Your name, amen.