This text, to me,
sums up completely the state of our hearts. Because we have been created from
the earth, I believe that I can use my holy imagination with this text. I can
say it this way: In the beginning God saw that the earth (Linda) was without
form and void, and darkness was her covering.
Not only can I make
a personal application of these words, I can extend that application to a
larger picture. In the beginning, there was a great controversy in Heaven.
There was a battle between Michael and His angels and Lucifer and his angels.
This is the origin of a cosmic darkness that has drawn all of heaven and earth
into its drama.
If I understand
that there was a battle already in progress, and that darkness had already been
initiated, I can see these verses with new eyes. In the midst of all this
darkness, Elohim (the plural God), steps in. They come with a plan to do
something about the drama. Praise God that His amazing grace is found even in
the Genesis story of creation. Praise God that darkness is not a limitation to
a God who desires to create masterpieces! This is true in the natural realm,
and it is true in the spiritual realm.
The darkness
experience is significant to every human being regardless of spiritual status
not because of the darkness but rather because of the Spirit’s hovering.
Darkness does not mean absence of God. God’s Spirit hovers even in the
darkness! Does that thought lift you? It does me, and God’s promise that He
will never leave us or forsake us (Heb. 13:5) is more clear and precious to me
as a consequence of this study.
Whether we feel the
Spirit or even know of the Spirit’s presence does not change the reality of the
Spirit’s hovering. Coming to know this truth, however, provides assurance
during those personal periods of darkness that we all experience from time to
time.
Darkness is God’s
opportunity. He is always seeking us before we have sought Him. It is His
drawing that causes us to turn towards Him. A favorite author of mine puts it
this way, “Before a sinful man can think a right thought of God, there must
have been a work of enlightenment done with Him…We pursue God because, and only
because, He has first put an urge within us that spurs us to the pursuit. ‘No
man can come to me,’ said our Lord, “except the Father which has sent Me draw
him.’ (John 6:44) And it is by this prevenient drawing that God takes from us
every vestige of credit for the act of coming.” (The Pursuit of God, A. W.
Tozer). Beautiful words! Precious thought!
Prayer in the
Garden of Grace
Most holy,
heavenly Trinity, You are an awesome God. You are the creator God who is not
limited by dark places. You are a precious, gentle God who rather than being
absent in the depth of darkness is hovering in anticipation. How excellent is
Thy work in the world and in individual hearts.
Thank You for
being present at all times. Thank You for promises that say that You will never
leave or forsake us. You were there at the foot of the cross for Your Son
during incredible darkness. And You are present for each of us during our dark
times. Thank You for the assurance that You are taking advantage of every
darkness situation to create masterpieces…Designer originals from the Master’s
hand.
Beautiful
Trinity God, we are often afraid of our dark places for we have not understood
that You were there. Let the beauty of this truth of Your presence…the Spirit’s
hovering over the dark…create in us the joy of Your salvation. Let it be
another truth that sets us free. These souls desire rest in the darkness.
O Hound of
Heaven, You continually pursue us. As The Spirit hovers, let love’s response
have full sway in our hearts and minds. In the Son’s name. Amen
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