God could have created the universe in a second

Just by issuing the simple order "Be!"

Why, then, did He prolong Creation over six days,

Each one of which equaled a thousand years ?

Why does the formation of a child need nine months ?

Gradual action is characteristic of the King.

Why did the creation of Adam take forty days?

God perfected his clay by slow, perfect degrees.

Not like you, crazy one, rushing everything always.

~ Beloved Rumi ~