Romans 9:20-21, The Power to Create
Romans 9:20-21 (KJV) 20 Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, Why hast thou made me thus? 21 Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honour, and another unto dishonour?
The power to create is the prerogative of God. He created the universe. In 6 literal days out of nothing, God completed His creation of the universe. In the first three days, God forms His creation, transforming it from a state “without form” (Gen. 1:2) to where it can support animal life on Earth. He created light and darkness, day and night (day 1), sea (waters below) and the sky (waters above – clouds) (day 2), land and vegetation (day 3). Then God created in the last three days sun, moon and stars (day 4), birds and sea creatures (day 5) and land animals and finally man (day 6)!
Since then, there has been nothing new in creation. Man needs to realize that he is not the Creator! Putting a thousand scientists together will not result in the creation of anything new. And every new life is brought about by God. Proud man needs to know his place in God’s created order. And for man to not recognize His Creator God, is indeed great ingratitude. Therefore, it behooves us to set our lives in order by coming back to God through Jesus Christ, the Originator of life.
This is the line of thought that the Apostle Paul is bringing forth. Man has rejected his Creator and continue in rebellion against Him. When we come to terms with the truth that God is the divine Potter, and we are the clay, and yield ourselves to God’s sovereign leading according to His Word, we are blessed!
We are vessels of honour prepared for heaven through Jesus Christ. May God help us see our privilege as God’s children and to give thanks to Him this day by our life. Amen.