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In the beginning God is the Creator of life. Not only life itself, but He is the creator of the environment in which life is supposed to grow and flourish. He begins with the Earth itself covered with water. Then He creates light with Himself as the source (which is how things end in Revelation 21). He then creates an atmosphere suitable for life, followed by places for life to live, then all vegetation to maintain the atmosphere and serve as a food source for other forms of life. After this He fills space with the sun, moon, and stars so that life will have a way of knowing when they are supposed to do what. Next he fills he seas with sea creature and the air with birds. Life has arrived. After the birdies and fishes He creates the land animals, and finally humans. At the end of creation God calls it all “very good.” He is the creator, originator, and sustainer of life. Yet this world wants to blame Him for death, disease, and suffering. When we experience some kind of loss or suffering it is important to remember that God brings life, hope, and love. Perhaps someone you know needs that message. Perhaps you need that message. When we look at the ups and downs of life through Biblical lenses things make sense. More than that, they make life worth living.