S – Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness covered the surface of the watery depths, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters. ³ Then God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light.

Genesis 1:2–3 CSB

O –  Commentary:

God’s first creative word produced light. The elegance and majesty of Creation by decree is a refreshing contrast with the bizarre creation stories of the pagans. Here is demonstrated the power of God’s word. It was this word that motivated Israel to trust and obey Him.

The light was natural, physical light. Its creation was an immediate victory because it dispelled darkness. Light and darkness in the Bible are also symbolic of good and evil. Here began God’s work which will culminate in the age to come when there will be no darkness (Rev. 22:5). Israel would know that God is Light—and that the Truth and the Way are with Him. In the darkness of Egypt (Ex. 10:21–24) they had light; and in the deliverance they followed His light (Ex. 13:21).

“Genesis,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures

“Darkness” –chôshek, the dark;  darkness; fmisery, destruction, death, ignorance, sorrow, wickedness:— night, obscurity.

, The New Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew and Greek Words

A – In the existing darkness, God created light.  Darkness brought light to a environment that already existed.  Darkness came first.  This is true to our lives in the same way.  We are born into a sinful nature because of the sins of Adam and Eve.  Only a relationship with God can dispel the power and presence of darkness.  It must be replaced with the “light” of His presence.

R – Heavenly Father, you are the Creator of all.  Thank you for loving each of us enough that in al that you created, you thought of us.  Thank you for dispelling the darkness that kept distance between us and you.  Thank you for eliminating the chaos, ignorance, sorrow and wickedness that kept us on a path of destruction.  We love and surrender to you.