Before creating man in his image God expressed his desire to do such. And it seems this names a divine ache – the longing to bring form to the desires of his heart and make visible his invisible qualities. Our creative impulses follow the same pattern – a restlessness that refuses to be quiet until what we sense inwardly takes on form. This is part of how we reflect God’s image and participate in the incarnational desires of his heart.
To be sure, the weight of possibilities is heavy. And many prefer to simply enhance what is already made. But, for others, this ache and burden of creation demands expression. It’s the relentless desire to see what is possible made real. No longer is it enough to merely dream or imagine, as there comes a point when our souls agree and declare with God to “Let us make…”
This might be as simple as making cookies with our kids, writing a love letter to our wife, inventing a new product or service, or starting our own business. Whatever it looks like, there’s some desire in our heart to bring into existence something that didn’t exist before, except in our own imagination.
And, in this way, every act of creation is also the work of incarnation – making the invisible visible. This is true with all of God’s creation, and it’s true for us as well. We’re revealing our unique expressions of truth, goodness, and beauty whenever we create – our small way to reflect God and bring more of his life and love into the world. We’re not just thinking and considering, but acting and creating – allowing the holy ideas God has given us to take on flesh.
In the end, your desire to create is a reflection of God’s. Continue his incarnational work of making visible the invisible. And declare with God that the work of your hands is good.
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