Man Shall Live by His Words Alone

September 17, 2025

Genesis 1:27-30, 2: 2-3 

Jinu Ninan

God’s Fatherly Provision and Our Inheritance of Rest

 

When we open the book of Genesis, the very first chapter paints a beautiful picture of God’s father-heart. Before He created man, God prepared everything man would ever need — the sun, moon, stars, land, sea, trees, fruits, animals, and every resource. Only after preparing this perfect home did He create man in His own image.

This reveals something vital: God never intended His children to live in anxiety, striving, or lack. Just as a loving father prepares a home for his child, God prepared the whole earth as a place of blessing for His son, man- Adam.

 

Man’s Calling: To Rule and Reflect God’s Nature

 

Genesis 1:26 tells us that God made man to rule over creation. But this rule was never meant to be independent of God. Instead, man has to be submissive to the Authority of God and reflect God’s character — His love, holiness, wisdom, and justice — while exercising dominion.

A father delights to see his son grow up to resemble him in nature and character. In the same way, God’s plan was for man to manifest His nature and glorify Him in everything.

God’s Desire: Loving Fellowship, Not Compulsion

 

God never wanted man to obey Him out of fear, external pressure, or rigid commandments. Instead, He desired obedience that flows out of love and trust.

Romans 8:14 reminds us: “Those who are led by the Spirit of God are the sons of God.”

True obedience comes from walking in fellowship with Him, being led by His Spirit.

That’s why man’s first full day on earth was the Sabbath — a day of rest with God. Man began his life not with work, but with worship. God’s design was that man’s entire existence would flow from this place of restful fellowship.

 

The New Birth: Restored as God’s Children 

 

Though sin disrupted this fellowship, through the new birth in Christ we have been restored as sons and daughters of God. Our relationship with Him is no longer law-bounded but love-bounded.

Under the law, obedience came through fear and external commands.

In Christ, obedience comes from love and an inward leading of the Holy Spirit.

As God’s children, we are invited to seek His kingdom first. When we put Him at the center, we discover that everything else falls into place. 

 

God’s Promise: Provision for His Children

 

Jesus assured us in Matthew 6:25–34 that we need not worry about food, clothing, or tomorrow’s troubles.

The birds are fed by their Creator, The flowers are clothed with beauty greater than Solomon, if then How much more will our heavenly Father care for His beloved children!

Worry belongs to the pagans who do not know God. But we, as His children, can live free from anxiety because our Father knows what we need — and He promises to provide.

 

Living in God’s Rest Today

 

The Sabbath rest is not just a day; it is a lifestyle of trust and fellowship with God.

When we love Him, we find joy in His presence.When we depend on Him, He meets our needs.When we obey Him, we experience His peace. When we are led by His Spirit, we manifest His nature.

This is the true inheritance of God’s children: a life of peace, joy, and rest in His presence — even in the midst of a troubled world.

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Prayer

 

Abba Father, thank You for preparing everything I need even before I was born. Thank You for calling me Your child through the new birth in Christ. Forgive me for the times I stepped out of Your authority and lived by my own strength. Teach me to seek first Your kingdom and Your righteousness. Help me to love You with all my heart, depend on You in every circumstance, and obey You with joy. Fill me with Your Spirit and let my life manifest Your nature. May I live each day in the rest and peace You have promised Your children. In Jesus’ name, Amen.