Human creativity differs from that of the Lord God in two ways: He is capable of creating out of nothing, and His creativity is unlimited (Gen. 1:1-3). Human creativity is locked into the natural world and is limited to that which can be experienced and thought, and in many respects, to that which can be articulated or framed in language, art, or music.
Because humans are created in the image of a creative God, they have the potential for creativity which may surface in a myriad of ways: resolving a problem, hatching an idea, adapting a recipe, stretching a budget, or many other expressions of self. Creativity IS NOT LIMITED TO THE ARTISTIC BUT ADDS TO ALL OF LIFE A PERSONAL IMPRIMATUR WITH ZEST AND JOY. Creativity is not necessarily originality but rather a determination to bring about change (2 Cor. 5:17). This ultimately means losing both self and limitations in Christ.
Creativity demands focus, commitment, and discipline. Believers are to create only that which is for good (1 Pet. 4:19), and they must never worship that which was created (Rom. 1:25). They must look within for God-given gifts, believe in divinely appointed abilities, maximize circumstances and situations, wait with patience for guidance from the Holy Spirit, and proceed with perseverance to accomplish the tasks God has given. Failure is a useful tool for creativity because it may become a stepping-stone to something better. Sometimes creativity calls forth a new course of action (Phil. 3:12-14); always it presupposes a heart turned toward God (Ps. 51:10). More often than not creativity means new discoveries and possibilities (2 Cor. 5:17).
