Strength In Scripture – Creation

The Order Of Creation

First day: The first work of God was to make light appear on the dark globe. Then He separated the darkness from the light. He called the darkness night and the light day.

Second day: Then a firmament appeared. At first no horizon, nor sky could be distinguished from the vast heaving ocean that covered the planet. Then the clouds lifted and a dome, called sky, appeared over the surface of the earth.

Third day: The voice of God thundered over the earth. The waters flowed together into oceans or seas, and for the first time dry land appeared. Mountains, hills and plains were formed, interspersed with noble rivers and lovely lakes. A luxuriant growth of verdure sprang forth from the land at the Creator’s command.

Fourth day: The stars of heaven appeared and the moon lit up the night. The surface of the earth was bathed in radiant sunlight for the first time.

Fifth day: On this day all marine life was created, and birds filled the sky with their joyous strains, vibrating the air with their lovely songs.

Sixth day: All land animals were called into existence. At this stage the earth was exceeding beautiful. Graceful shrubs and delicate flowers filled the earth with beauty and fragrance. Majestic trees covered the slopes of hills and mountains. The air was clear and healthful. Angels delighted in the scene. At the conclusion of each day the Creator was satisfied with His work. “…and God saw that it was good.”