What Is A Creator?

Before I start, let's make this clear...the LAST thing I want to do is get into a political or cultural debate.

So I hesitate to start this conversation with an allusion to a hotly debated issue in our current news cycle, but it seems appropriate to use it as an example.

A lot of people are arguing over the definitions of gender, and no matter where you fall spiritually or morally in that debate, there's no denying that the answer you come up with has a profound effect on how the culture responds and functions.

I believe the same can be said for the definition of a creator.

Every single brand, social media platform, and music service is promoting and seeking out 'creators', but the true nature of this role is getting more and more confusing and unclear.

Is being a creator a profession?

A hobby?

A calling?

Something that we can outsource to a computer?

In the age of AI, it's becoming harder and harder to define exactly what a creator does. Does your choice of tools or use of artificial intelligence actually undermine the very thing that you claim as their identity?

The reason I think that this is the 'defining' discussion of our time is because it speaks to the heart of who our Heavenly Father is.

Scripture states clearly that God is the one true and ultimate Creator. It's that foundation that we must start with before we try to decipher what OUR roles as 'creators' truly are.
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The Creator isn't limited by our ideas of creativity. A.I. can't touch His creative genius. His ways are higher, His thoughts are higher, and only He can truly show us what being a creator is all about.

So before you get caught in another debate about whether something or someone is truly a 'creator', turn you attention back to the Everlasting Creator. Evaluate every debate and discussion on creativity based on this statement:

What would the Creator say about this?

You'll find yourself much better equipped and confident in dealing with the ever-changing landscape of the creative lifestyle.

Author's Note: I'm currently working on our next YouVersion devotional plan based on this thought - it will be called "The Creator's Identity". If you'd like to be notified when it's published and available to the public, just tap HERE and you'll get the updates first.

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