Creation

The heavens declare the glory of God,” the psalmist wrote. “The skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge. (Psalm 19:1–2 NIV)

The Creator speaks through His creation. You can hear Him, too, if you’ll stop what you’re doing and listen.

A quiet spot in nature is best, but if that’s not possible, a view of a tree, a few plants, or even a patch of sky will do.

Switch off your phone. Forget your work. Forget the mess. Put all other thoughts aside, and give God your full attention. Concentrate on something that God made—a flower, a tree, a bird, a butterfly, a cloud, a pond or stream, the breeze.

Imagine the love and care that God put into creating that single thing. Then multiply that by all the others like it in the world. What does that tell you about God’s love and care for you? Doesn’t that give you a sense of peace and well-being?

Take a few long, deep breaths. Relax, soak in God’s love, take in the view, and listen, as God reveals more of His truths.—Compilation [1]

God means us to delight in his world. It isn’t necessary to know botany or zoology or biology in order to enjoy the manifold life of nature. Just observe. And remember. And compare. And be always looking to God with thankfulness and worship for having placed you in such a delightful corner of the universe as the planet Earth.—Jesse Brand

[1] "Beautiful planet Earth." Anchor, May 19, 2020.