WHAT THE CREATOR PURPOSES

The Bible book of Genesis tells in great detail how God carefully crafted the earth. Initially, the earth was described as "formless and desolate, and there was darkness upon the surface."  Yet, specific mention is made of "waters"-essential for life-existing on the planet.  (Genesis 1:2) God then said:  "Let there be light." (Genesis 1:3) Evidently the sun's rays penetrated the atmosphere, and there came to be light visibly on earth for the first time.  The formation of dry land and seas is then recounted.  (Genesis 1:9, 10) Next, "grass, seed-bearing plants and trees yielding fruit" made their appearance.  (Genesis 1:12)  Elements needed for processes and cycles that are vital for life-such as photosynthesis-were thus in place.  What was the purpose behind such extensive preparation?

The ancient prophet Isaiah described God as "the One who formed the earth, its Maker who firmly established it, who did not create it simply for nothing, but formed it to be inhabited." (Isaiah 45:18) Clearly, God's purpose is  for the earth to be inhabited by man forever.

Sadly, man has misused God's beautiful gift to the point of ruination. Yet, the Creator's purpose  has not changed.  A man of old said:  "God is not a mere man who tells lies, nor a son of man who changes his mind.  When he says something, will he not do it?" (Numbers 23:19) In fact, rather than allow the earth to be ruined , the time is rapid approaching for God to "bring to ruin those  ruining the earth." -Revelation 11'18. 

Next time: EARTH FOREVER OUR HOME

From the Watchtower magazine, 2014