As we move into the second day of creation, God does something a bit unexpected. Genesis 1:6–7 says,
“And God said, Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters… and it was so.”
In simple terms, God separated the waters, creating the sky between them. What was once one mass of chaos is now divided, defined, and ordered.
Now think about this: God’s second creative act is an act of separation. That may not feel very exciting at first glance. We love stories about creation and multiplication, but here God is making space. He’s putting boundaries in place. And sometimes, that’s where the real beauty begins.
I think about how a good gardener prepares the soil. Before planting anything, he takes time to clear out what doesn’t belong. He pulls weeds, moves stones, and separates beds from walkways. There’s a design behind the division. The goal isn’t to break things up; it’s to make space for growth.
God still works this way. In our lives, He often starts the process of blessing with separation. Maybe He removes certain distractions. Maybe He creates distance between us and things, or even people, that are holding us back. It doesn’t always feel like progress. In fact, it can feel lonely or even painful. But what if the space He’s creating is sacred? What if it’s meant to hold something new?
2 Corinthians 6:17 says,
That’s not a call to isolation; it’s a call to consecration. To be set apart for something more.
“Come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord.”
So today, consider this: Is God separating something in your life, not to harm you, but to help you? Are you making room for what He wants to do next? Don’t rush to fill every silence or cancel every interruption. Some separations are divine. Some boundaries are blessings. Trust the Gardener.
