CREATION CALLS

 May 19, 2023

Psalm 147:8-9, 15-18

He covers the heavens with clouds; he prepares rain for the earth; he makes grass grow on the hills. He gives to the beasts their food, and to the young ravens that cry... He sends out his command to the earth; his word runs swiftly. He gives snow like wool; he scatters frost like ashes. He hurls down his crystals of ice like crumbs; who can stand before his cold? He sends out his word, and melts them; he makes his wind blow and the waters flow.

Well, the May long weekend is upon us. Generally, on this weekend we begin our season of getting out into God’s creation by camping, hiking, hanging out with family, and friends. We drag the BBQ out, fire it up with burgers or sausages or chicken, steaks maybe even some grilled veggie sides.

Encountering God’s creation is good for us, good for our spirits, good for our relationships.

Song writer Brian Doerksen in his song Creation Calls sings the following lines:

How could I say there is no God
When all around creation calls
A singing bird, a mighty tree
The vast expanse of open sea
Gazing at a bird in flight
Soaring through the air
Lying down beneath the stars
I feel Your presence there

Don’t you find yourself in awe of the beauty and splendor of God's creation! As Doerksen notes in his lyrics, there are signs everywhere in creation that there is a God. All of creation proclaims God's glory, and every season has its own beauty.

When we look up into the night sky and gaze at the millions of stars, there is the glory of God revealed.

Psalm 19:1-2

The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship. Day after day they continue to speak; night after night they make him known. 

When we watch the sun set or rise, there is the glory of God.

When we see signs of new life in our gardens in the spring and marvel as the grass turns green and the trees grow leaves again, there is the glory of God.

When we hear the birds singing and observe the beauty of each and every one, there is the glory of God.

All of creation reveals the glory of God!

Romans 1:20

For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, ….”

LET US PRAY

God, we thank You for creating such a beautiful world for us to enjoy. All of Your creation is amazing. May we have eyes to see the wonder and majesty of all that You have created. May we take the time to enjoy Your creation every day. May everyone see Your glory as they look at Your creation, and may they know, without a doubt, that there is a God. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.


Over this long weekend I want to invite you to:

1. Take some time to go out in God’s creation. (leave your phone at home, or turn it off for a time)


2. Ask God what he wants to tell you through his creation. Let "the gardener" speak in whatever way he desires. (WARNING: for this to happen you may have to be still)