This week marks the beginning of a new homeroom Bible study.  We are launching out into the "Hall of Faith" found in Hebrews 11 in an attempt to understand why each person or idea was "nominated" by the author as a witness to faith.  In verse three, the first "person" called to give witness is Creation.  "By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible."   Creation testifies to the ability of God to not only make something out of nothing but also to the creative power of His Word.  Like every building project, a firm foundation is not only crucial, but, as has been said, is also a "very good place to start".  For us to truly understand who we are in Christ, it is imperative that we first understand that we were planned and are not a result of some cataclysmic cosmic "accident".   Our world, although not our home, was expecting us and was made specifically for us by a wise, creative, and loving God.  His creation, in all of its glory, is evidence of things not seen.  This is the first plank that should be installed in the foundation of our faith. Without it, we will surely build a shaky dwelling.