Why was the earth made?

Ok, so when you meet someone that you like, you may choose to pursue a relationship with them, by going out and spending time together....and by talking....alot.  Finding out about about who they are, what they like etc.  That's what I did when I decided to get to know Jesus/God.  I spent time in his word and listening to others who have known him and studied his word longer.  Listening to him speak to me on the inside, like he did when I gave my life to him.

At this point, I have found out that in Genesis, that God created the heaven and the earth, he created the galaxies and all that is in it.  I found out through science, that everything surrounding the earth is affected by the earth and earth is affected by everything, the planets, the sun and the moon.  I found out that those things in space affect the tides and seasons....and they were created for this purpose.  Genesis 1:14-19 tells that the heavens/or space as we call it, was created just for the earth....this one little planet that we live on.  This sounds crazy, except for the fact that the earth is the only planet inhabited by human life.
We have lots of clocks, watches, cell phones and time pieces to keep time...but the heavens are earths only perfect time piece, because God created it to be so.  We end up changing our clocks with the seasons to try and keep up.  Mind boggling.

After God created the earth, he then created man and rested from creating.  Man was the climax, or end or reason if you will, for God's creative movement.  See, the earth without man is useless, it has no job.  It cannot enjoy it's own beauty or use the natural resources.  That would be like you building a house just so the house could exist with no one living in it.   There is no reason for the house if a person does not occupy it.  So, then if God, being a logical being, created the earth, which he did, he created it for his man.  He created a home for man, so the man would have a place before he was created.
 
When my husband and I decided to have children, we didn't take it lightly.  Remember, I didn't want to have children because I thought there was no reason for life...but when I found out it was in God's plan for me to have children, I had a desire to please him and have children.  We planned it, we talked about how we would want to raise them and what we would want to teach them. 


I remember planning what kind of nursery I wanted.  I looked for the perfect crib, bedding, bottles, stroller and clothes.  I had names picked out for if it was a boy or girl.  I had a plan for my work schedule to change to accommodate the new baby, because I was  not going to put MY new baby in a daycare.  The bible says that if we being evil know how to give good gifts to our children, how much more does our heavenly father give good to those who ask him? (Matthew 7:11)

In the same way I planned for my children, God planned so much better for his children.  He made a perfect home, with nothing missing.  He thought of a bed, the food, and the toys for his children.
Just like I did, except my knowledge was limited, his was not.  Isaiah 45:18 says that he did not create it to be empty, but inhabited.

¹⁸ For this is what the LORD says—
he who created the heavens,
   he is God;
he who fashioned and made the earth,
   he founded it;
he did not create it to be empty,
   but formed it to be inhabited—
he says:
“I am the LORD,
   and there is no other.

Ok, so now we know why the heavens and earth was created.  Just like I wanted and still want, to give my children the best, so God, the father, wants to give his children the best.  Sounds like a good parent to me.  I know I'm a good parent, I give them everything I possibly can even at my own expense.  I gave up my plan, my career, my time and lots of close friendships in order to train and give my children the best.

I homeschool my children, because my father in heaven asked me to, he told me this when Haley was two.  I resisted it at first because I felt inferior or unequipped to do so.  I attempted and felt I couldn't, so I sent my oldest to private school for Kindergarten, thinking that would be best.

However, God continued to talk to me about it.  Not  condemning me or making me feel bad for disobeying him....but teaching me, showing me why homeschooling would be the best for me and my children.  I still didn't feel qualified, but God showed me, that if he calls me to do something, he will equip me and bring it to completion with me, I won't be doing it alone, for he is with me, leading me and guiding me.  That ultimately, his plan was better than mine. 

I am very thankful for my home, my family and my father in heaven, who leads me in the best ways for me and my children.  I know why the earth was made and I'm at  peace with that knowledge.  It was made for God's children, for me and my children.  Now, why did God create us?  Stay tuned for next time.