And God said, "Let …" — Genesis 1:3
Jesus replied, "Let …" — Matthew 3:15
In the Bible, God’s first word is "let." Permit. Allow. Give room for. Break free. God, the One who is so often characterized as the narrow-minded maker of restrictions, opens the universe with the word "let." God permits His plans to unfold. He allows His creation to take shape. He gives room for free moral agents to come into being, some to choose Him and others to reject Him forever.
In the Bible, Jesus’ first word is also "let." "Let it be so now …" Allow things to unfold as God intends. Creator God speaks into empty darkness and light breaks free. God the Son speaks into the created order and begins the process of restoring all things to Himself.
God is often measured by what He restricts, but I sense He also wants to be known by what He allows.
Be encouraged!
Dwight
Dwight Clough is the author of four Christian books and is an active member of Lake City Church in Madison. This devotional is also available via email and you may review the archives back to 2002. To contact Dwight or Kim, use their contact form. You may also support their ministry.