We learn in the first chapter of the Bible that the Lord God didn't make all living things at the same time, but that a six-day period was involved. First, light and darkness were divided into day and night. On the second day, dry land and oceans were separated and the atmosphere prepared for living things to follow.
It was on the third day that grass, trees, flowers and vegetation appeared. How beautiful it must have been! With the appearance of the sun, moon and stars on the fourth day, all was ready for a great variety of living things and on day five the birds, fish, whales and all water creatures were brought forth.
Then on the sixth, the great variety of animals and miscellaneous creatures were created. Man was given the last place on this final day. Was this because the Creator thought more highly of the others? No, actually man was given the highest place of all—which is one reason you are "something special." Adam and all after him were made God's representatives on earth and put over every other living thing. Because of his importance before God, all else had been arranged to be ready for his use, comfort and enjoyment.
Man, because of this high position, was responsible to give honor to his Creator. But when Adam sinned, it spoiled that honor and ever since then mankind in general has been more and more dishonoring to God. Yet, in His love and patience, He makes it possible for all who own Him as God and His Son as their Savior, to even now bring to Him a testimony of honor. Are you doing this?
You are "something special" in other ways, as well. Of all earth's creatures, man alone has been given an everlasting existence. How important it is to make sure that you will live in heaven's glory! An often-quoted Bible verse says, "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish [in hell], but have everlasting life [in heaven]." John 3:1616For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (John 3:16). Have you made Him your Savior?
Then, too, every part of your body is a display of His special creation, including your brain, eyes, ears, heart and lungs. Your arms, hands and fingers, as well, and legs, with knees, feet and toes performing faithfully. These and much more, including the inner parts of your body, all speak of the special provisions the Creator implanted in you.
Thinking on these things, we can see that each of us is a very special creature in God's sight and in His love and care. Can you say with the Psalmist, "Praise ye the Lord.... Praise Him for His mighty acts: praise Him according to His excellent greatness." Psa. 150:1,21Praise ye the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power. 2Praise him for his mighty acts: praise him according to his excellent greatness. (Psalm 150:1‑2).