August 21, 2022 | Pastor Adrian de Lange | Genesis 1:27-31 | God uses his abilites and power to rule over the whole universe—over everything that is, was, and will be. And then God invites us to use our abilites and power to rule in the same way that he rules. Not for our own selfish benefit, but in order to cultivate beauty, joy, and more creation. God did not create kimchi; he created cabbage. God did not create wine; he created grapes. The things that we make with God’s creation are a good part of our “ruling” and cultivating work. When we do them, we can enjoy rest of all kinds—we enjoy connection with creation as we understand it more fully. We enjoy peace and flourishing and we find a purpose and place for ourselves, for others, and for God’s creation. And we can enjoy Sabbath rest as well—we can take a break from our regular work.

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