Creating Man: Gifts for the Adventurous Sample

There’s a Problem on Earth The story of mankind doesn't start with man. The story of man begins with God. God is the center of all scripture, especially in chapters one through three of Genesis. In these chapters, God creates the heavens, separates waters, and creates vegetation and animals because of humanity but all before humankind's existence. God is the one who imagined and created man. This is huge! We did not imagine and create ourselves. God Himself created us. We are His handiwork, His art, His sons and daughters. God provided abundantly for Adam and Eve before each was created. God also provided for us before we were created. God protects us all - even in ways we may not recognize at first. I remember plowing snow in my truck, sliding on ice, and heading off an embankment. However, God placed a strong tree there years before to protect me from death or severe harm. I love how He provides. All we ever need is ready for us. God creates in abundance and extravagance to meet the needs of our lives. In Genesis 2:4-8, there is an interesting statement about God before he made plants or rain: "and there was no man to work the ground." You see, there was a problem on earth. There was not anyone to work in the garden. Man was made as a solution, which means that you are a solution. The problem existed before God created you. You and I are solutions of some kind for the world. You are not an accident but a specifically-designed solution for a problem on the earth. God has put the DNA of being a solution in us as Christian men and women. Then He sends us into time through our mother's womb and grows us into a solution that needs to happen on earth. So many Christians doubt they were created to be a solution, but that is clearly what God was sharing in the creation of man. God created mankind to work in the garden. I don't know what solution you are here for, but I know the three elements of why you're here: 1. A problem existed before you. 2. You are the solution. 3. It will involve hard work!