Revel and Give Thanks for the Beauty of God’s Creation
The wonders of nature and the hand of the God who created it, never cease to amaze me. After an interminably long dry spell, our Father has brought forth nourishing rain to
our region, turning much of our parched landscape green again. Soon, the leaves on the trees will paint a breathtaking portrait of bright red, orange, and gold. After that, the
leaves will fall, and the trees will become barren. Snow and ice will blanket our community and take us into a long cold winter, but eventually spring will return, trees will blossom, and life will be restored once again.
During the upcoming month of October, I invite you to take a few moments to spend
some time in the great outdoors. Take a hike through nature and observe the beauty of
God’s earth. Then imagine how much more brilliant His Heavenly Kingdom will be.
Psalm 96 (11-12) encourages us to celebrate and give thanks for the wonders of nature
with this passage: “Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let the sea resound,
and all that is in it. Let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them; let all the trees of
the forest sing for joy. Let all creation rejoice before the Lord.”
Too often we take our habitat for granted, but clearly God has provided for all of our
needs. Let us pause and give thanks for the splendor of nature, and let us become
more responsible stewards so as to preserve the beauty for future generations until the
Lord returns in glory.