Struck by the Glory of God

"Come, let us worship and bow down, Let us kneel before the LORD our Maker." 

Psalm 95:6

God has created us with eyes to behold the majestic beauty of His creation; ears to hear the peaceful sound of a rippling stream or early morning birdsong; a nose to sniff the scent of pine or fragrance of a blooming rose; hands to touch smooth stones or make a snowball; and feet to walk through fertile pastures or lovely parks. All this we may take for granted, until suddenly we're struck by the glory of God. In an attitude of humility before our awesome God, we worship Him. Hallelujah to the LORD our Maker! 

Worship the Creator

"For they exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen." 

Romans 1:25

In the letter the Apostle Paul wrote to the Romans, he dealt with the idolatrous practice of worshiping birds, reptiles and other created things; "serving the creature rather than the Creator".  We live in a time when it is not popular to ascribe to Creationism. Many people reject the truth of scripture, which teaches that the earth and its inhabitants were created by God. Furthermore, there are those who reject the Creator Himself and choose, instead, to worship the environment. It is good to be concerned about what God has created, to care for it as good stewards. But we must never allow creation to take the place of our relationship with the Creator. Such misplaced allegiance is idolatry. All praise forever belongs to the one true God and Savior, Yahweh. 

Delight in His Works

"Great are the works of the LORD;

       they are studied by all who delight in them." Psalm 111:2

As an artist's wife, I have seen stunning work by the hand of my husband, as well as other talented painters. They study creation and translate what they discover onto canvas in beautiful shapes and hues. But none can compare to the work of the Creator Himself. His work is matchless. It is for His glory, and He is pleased when we stop and take notice. Don't miss a chance to study and delight in it.