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let there be sunsets
Genesis 1:5
God called the light “day,” and the darkness he called “night.” And there was evening, and there was morning—the first day.

In Genesis 1:3,4 God says, "Let there be light."  Next, He separates light from darkness.  In verse five He calls "light, 'day,' and darkness he called 'night.'  And there was evening, and there was morning..." 

​The sun rises and the sun sets in an ongoing cycle.  Theologians suggest reasons for this cycle to include, but not limited to, providing times and seasons which give rhythm to our lives. Every sunrise reminds us of God's faithfulness.  Each day, week, month, and year is a new beginning (answeringenesis.org, last reviewed April 4, 2025).  ​

When God separates day and night, it might simply be for these cyclical reasons.  I, however, think that there may be something much deeper.  I ask myself why God would create something so captivating and so inconceivably beautiful.  

Are sunsets God's way of painting a tapestry of peace, calmness, and hope in the midst of our chaotic lives?  It it possible that sunsets are more from His heart than they are from His words?  Is it possible that God created sunsets for the sole purpose of removing the distractions in our life so that we can feel His presence?  One thing that I know for sure - sunsets are impossible to ignore and maybe God uses them to squeeze in as much quality time with us as possible even if for only a few minutes.

The words, "let there" or "let the," are consistently used throughout creation.  Let there be light.  Let there be a vault... Let the water...  Let the land... and my favorite - let there be woman...  There is clearly a repetitious pattern.  When I read, "and there was evening, and there was morning." I feel as if God is saying, and there was sunset and there was sunrise...or simply simply put, "let there be sunsets."