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“"The Domain of God"”

Thoughts for Today:

The Book of Genesis describes the Lord's creation of two separate and distinct heavens:

The first heaven -- Genesis 1:20 (NKJV): "Then God said, 'Let the waters abound with an abundance of living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the face of the firmament of the heavens.'" We describe this "firmament" as the earth's atmosphere and it is designated as the "first" heaven.

The second heaven -- Genesis 1:16-19 (NKHV): "Then God made two great lights: the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night. He made the stars also. God set them in the firmament of the heavens to give light on the earth, and to rule over the day and over the night, and to divide the light from the darkness. And God saw that it was good. So the evening and the morning were the fourth day." This second "firmament" (in which God placed the moon, sun and all the stars) is what we call outer space. It is identified as separated from the first, and therefore a "second" heaven.

It is certainly logical for me to consider the "third heaven", which Paul references in our passage today, to be "above" the firmament we call outer space. This is the domain of God.

Some of you may wonder at the difference in the order of the heavens (appears to be in reverse when comparing Genesis to Paul's experience). In my opinion, this is simply explained by a difference in perspectives. How so? Moses described creation and the heavens from God's point of view, and Paul described it from man's.

Questions to Ponder:

God has also made His hand in the process of creation to be evident and discoverable by humanity -- if we are only willing to pursue Him. Are you seeking Him? At what point do you leave the world, its systems and explanations behind, and trust God. Will you do so now?

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Pocket Devotions are written by Mike Brooks. A retired businessman, he is Moderator of South Shores church, leads the Deacon Board, serves on the finance committee, and he teaches a Men's Bible study and the Men's Ministry. Mike has a passion for evangelical missions. He is the husband of Sherry; the father of Ryan, Natalie, Krissy, Rebecca, and Amanda; the father-in-law of Ariel; and the grandfather of Conner and Christian.