Psalm 96:11-12 - "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."
There is a beauty far more beautiful than all created beauty here. It's in the One who thought it all up--it's the Lord. He is the most beautiful One among everything there is. More so than all of beautiful nature here, more so than all of the stars in the third heaven, more so than the clouds or colorful birds up in the first heaven, more so than all angels or poems or see creatures, more so than all land animals, or flowers or people. Why worship self, or others, or things, or beings when we can worship the Creator of all? What a luxury and privilege it is to worship God and fellowship with Him -- we have no greater ministry, or JOY, or luxury here! None even come close.
Isaiah 40:26 - "Lift up your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one and calls forth each of them by name. Because of his great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing."
Psalm 139:14 - "I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well."
Psalm 8:1, 3-4 - "Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory in the heavens... When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them?"
Colossians 1:16 - "For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him."
I love to wisely get kids out there so that they can see and experience the glory and closeness of God. Wisely because we must tread carefully and be aware. I love to get my friends out there in nature too. Who doesn't need to sense His closeness?
It's obvious to my friends that I love nature and visiting the deserts, the islands and the wilderness. When I am out in nature under the stars or clouds, the farther out there in the wilderness or in a forest, I sense the nearness of God who created the incredible beauty. Isn’t it that way for many people? I think so. Look up, look around, mentioned His lovely name, Jesus. Ask, seek, biblically worship, earnestly reach out and He will delight to respond in love. He is far, Far, FAR more beautiful than all He has created here even among the animals, the plants, the seas, the trees, and even among the people too. In His heart, mind and person, He is the most beautiful Person I’ve ever met.
Song of Solomon 4:7 - “You are altogether beautiful, my darling,
And there is no blemish in you."
Romans 1:20 - "For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse."
Psalm 19:1 - "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands."
John 1:3 - "Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made."
Psalm 95:3-5 - "For the Lord is the great God, the great King above all gods. In his hand are the depths of the earth, and the mountain peaks belong to him. The sea is his, for he made it, and his hands formed the dry land."
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, so that people are without excuse."
Psalm 104:24-25 - "How many are your works, Lord! In wisdom you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures. There is the sea, vast and spacious, teeming with creatures beyond number – living things both large and small."
He loved nature gobs, yep A WHOLE LOT. He chose to get away from the city from time to time just to visit and see. To smell, to experience, to listen and pray. He loved God the most, he turned and trusted for he choose his first love and still worships Him who made it all. This One so majestic, so holy and compassionate. He loved her too, of course for He the one Lord of all brought her by, but better than that, he also chose her, day after day after day. Still want to -- she loves Him most and therefore loves people more than she used to. Don’t deserve her. Always want her to love Him most. I feel that way too. Choice: that’s the thing.. he be me. Who or what do you choose and put first? He loves you too, not more than that, more than you can grasp -- so will you choose the Bible Jesus today?
