Posts Tagged ‘Glory Of God’

“The heavens declare the glory of God; 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

Have you seen the moon lately? It has been the most glorious thing. The moon has been the topic of songs, poetry, and painting since the beginning of time. Seeing it evokes different emotions in people, but everyone finds the moon irresistible.

When I see the moon I want to paint it. I used to paint almost daily… taught classes and took weekend to week-long seminars. Anyone who is an artist or writer cannot help but be mesmerized by its allure and captivated by its beauty. Why?

I see everything that God created as an enormous canvas. God sat down one day and started mixing paint. If you have never mixed paint, it is a tedious process to get “just the right shade and hue.” In some of the seminars I was privileged to attend, we would spend the whole morning getting the paint mixed correctly. After God got the paint perfect… the “work of His hands” began. Close your eyes… can you hear the symphony? There are not words to describe how stunning the first stroke of light was against the blackness. Pow! The light of the moon was born as the opening note of the symphony rang! After the light of the moon was stroked, the symphony continued to play as The Artist worked His masterpiece to completion.

Why did He create such beauty? I used to think He did it for me, but I never would have known the difference if everything was black and white. God couldn’t help but paint in color because, “the heavens declare the glory of God!” It is all beautiful because it is Him! Everything God created is enchanting and glorious, just like Him. In Psalm 8:3-4, David said, “When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is man that you care for Him?” I understand as much as I can, as a human with a finite mind, how God cares for His creation. When I look at my sons and grandsons, I have such a deep love for “my” creation. That is why He can care so deeply for you. You are His perfect creation! Live that extraordinary life that He desires for you to live today.

As you watch the events of this world and get overwhelmed, remember: God may be in the “mixing” stage… but what comes next will be the first stroke of another masterpiece. Look for Him in everything… it is all magnificent! To display His glory!

Will you be on watch for the next creation… it just might be in you!

Gazing…
Kathy