You Gotta Love a God

There go the ships to and fro, and Leviathan, which you made for the sport of it. --Psalm 104

Here's an interesting bible passage. Psalm 104 is a praise song, that wonders and marvels at God's creation and ongoing care of it. Also God's power in those acts. What I find interesting about this verse is that Leviathan (a sea monster-ish, whale-ish creature) is said to be made just for the "sport" of it. In other words, God made some creatures and things just for the sheer fun of doing so.

I get the picture of God chuckling and smiling fondly at newly created Leviathan. No rhyme or reason for such a big fish. Just because.

There's parts of my being that I think God created for the sport of it. Not as a joke, or on a dare--but just because. At least I can't figure out why! Why for example did God make my back itch when I can't reach to scratch it? And why did God give me such a droll sense of humor? No reason--no reason other than God could and did.

You gotta love a God who creates things for the pure joy and creative exercise he gets from it. It sounds like good fun! What can you create in your world "just for the sport of it?"

Me? I'm thinking Oreo Pizza!