Meditation on Genesis and the Battle Between Good and Evil (Gen 1:2 part 8) August 31

As I reflect on Genesis 1:2, I am prompted to consider the origins of darkness, the deep, and chaos. Within God, disorder does not arise. My understanding aligns with the gap theory, spanning from Genesis 1:1 to Genesis 1:2. Theologians suggest an occurrence within this gap, hinting at a heavenly rebellion. Isaiah refers to the fall of Satan as swift as lightning to earth (Isaiah 14:12). Similar accounts are echoed in the New Testament (Luke 10:18). The narrative unfolds: Lucifer, once an angelic being, led a third of angels, now fallen, in defiance of God. Cast down like lightning, they plunged to earth, plunging it into formlessness and void, consumed by rebellion and malevolence.

Scriptures allude to this abyss, the abuso, a domain of darkness. Could this abyss correspond to the formless and void state of Genesis 1:2? Genesis 1:1 heralds God's creation of heaven and earth. Goodness prevailed, yet this rebellion disrupted the order, creating darkness and chaos. The fall of humanity further exacerbated this disarray. Through Satan's cunning, Eve tasted forbidden fruit, and Adam followed. A covenant of rebellion against God was forged, introducing sin's nature. This prompted Jesus, symbolically hung on a tree, to bear mankind's sin, offering redemption.

Jesus' sacrifice bridged life and death. One evil tree - knowledge of good and evil, like the cross, bore our sin, offering a choice, to reject the evil tree and partake of the righteous tree, the tree of life (Jesus). Humanity faces the decision: embrace evil and choose death or align with God's will which is to chose life (Jesus). In Jesus' resurrection after three days, the pivotal choice manifests. One can choose darkness or become a vessel of light, as God intended. This choice resonates with Adam and Eve's dilemma, as they stood by the tree of life and the tree of knowledge (Genesis 2:9). Similarly, Jesus' death and resurrection embody this choice.

By embracing Jesus, we embrace life. Through this act, we gain authority over darkness, aligning with God's purpose. Yet, such spiritual sight demands cultivating a relationship with God through Scripture, prayer, worship, meditation and declaration of God’s Word. Absent this, spiritual blindness prevails, hindering access to divine benefits. Through Christ, chaos transforms into order, mirroring Genesis 1:2's transition to light from darkness.

Ultimately, Genesis mirrors the human journey: a choice between life and death, echoing in God's directive to "choose life" (Deuteronomy 30:19). This meditation rests upon the crux of this choice. Jesus' role in creating order from chaos guides us in navigating life's challenges. It implores us to heed the divine instruction, inviting light into our lives amidst darkness. This is the contemplation of today, a reflection on Genesis 1:2 and other connecting scriptures, and the timeless battle between good and evil.