It’s Friday night, and I feel like penning a few words about creation after a fruitful day of family and ministry. I’m having a good time this week applying the principles of William Perkins’ little book, ‘The Art of Prophesying.’ My plan is to experiment with a simple preaching and writing style I learned from Perkins’ book, hoping to serve the people of God more effectively. Here is a little short write-up on creation for fun tonight.

Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. ² For by it the people of old received their commendation. ³ By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible. – Hebrews 11:1-3

Hebrews 11 opens one of the most beloved chapters in Scripture—the great chapter on faith—not with Abraham, Moses, or any heroic figure, but with creation itself. This is intentional. The writer begins where everything begins: with God. “By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God.” That single statement teaches us profound truths about faith, creation, and our own spiritual vision.

Observation One: Faith Helps us See Our Origin

The writer of Hebrews teaches us that it takes faith to truly understand the origin of the universe. This is not because the evidence of God is absent, but because, as Paul explains in Romans 1, humanity suppresses the truth in unrighteousness. God’s fingerprints are everywhere. The world itself leaves breadcrumbs that should lead us back to the Creator, yet apart from faith, we remain blind. Faith acts like a curtain being pulled back. It allows us to see what is truly there—that the universe did not come into being by chance, but by the purposeful word of God. Faith is not irrational; it is revelatory. It enables understanding that would otherwise remain hidden.

Observation Two: Creation Out of Nothing Reveals God’s Power

Hebrews also teaches us something essential about the nature of creation: God did not shape the universe from preexisting material, like cosmic Play-Doh. He created out of nothing. Genesis confirms this reality—“In the beginning, God.” Before anything existed, God alone was there. With nothing but His word, He spoke light into darkness and existence into being. This truth magnifies the power and sovereignty of God. Creation itself becomes a testimony not only of God’s existence, but of His unmatched creative authority. When we reflect on this, our faith is strengthened. The God who spoke the universe into existence is more than able to sustain, guide, and redeem our lives.

Observation Three: Creation is a Foundational Element of Faith

Hebrews 11 is written not only to describe faith, but to build it. The examples given throughout the chapter are meant to strengthen our own trust in God. Creation stands at the foundation of this faith. Once faith opens our eyes to see God as Creator, it places us on a higher vantage point. From there, we can see further—His purposes, His promises, and His work in history and in our lives. Faith builds upon itself. It opens our eyes, then expands our vision, allowing us to live and decide from the reality that everything starts with God.

Use 1 – Reflection

Hebrews 11 calls us to pause and reflect. Creation is a powerful starting point. Taking time to consider that God intentionally created us fosters gratitude, humility, and trust in His care.

Use 2 – Worship

Finally, creation leads us to worship. We are not worshiping a fellow creature, but the Creator Himself—the source of all life and all things. A God who creates out of nothing is truly worthy of our awe, faith, and praise.

Cross Reference

A solid passage to chase down is the whole first chapter of Colossians. There, Paul shows us a picture of Christ as Lord over the Church and Creation. Check it out.