I dont know about you, but I am thrilled to see the weather change. The past few mornings, I have awoken to the sound of birds outside my window. The snow has melted, and day by day we are blessed with increasing temperatures and the absence of snow plows.
Yet, it wont take long for summer to come, and most certainly, the warm weather will be taxing, and we will look forward to the fall. As autumn lingers, we will eagerly anticipate the first snowfall and the Christmas season, only to once more long for springs arrival.
King Solomon said in his book, Ecclesiastes, What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun. The cycle of four seasons is nothing new to you or I, however, the majesty of creation captivates us with each changing season.
Consider this. Every invention that has enriched our lives has been the creation of man, including electricity, the light bulb, mechanisms of flight, or modern medicine. Each holds their mark as profound advances in human technology. Yet, each of these is the contributions of man.
Every invention of man is beneath the umbrella of Gods creation. For instance, gravity was in existence long before Isaac Newton introduced the principle to academia. Our wisdom falls under the guise of intelligent design. Therefore, as we consider the work of our Father, we are awestruck by creation, fully understanding that anyone who can paint a tapestry such as Earth is capable of addressing the most complex or simplest of needs.
Yet, too often, we fail to give God the proper credit or acclaim. We have allowed modern technology to puff our chests in arrogance, nearly elevating the wisdom of man over the author of creation. I am reminded of a political cartoon I once saw. A scientist had challenged God to a contest. He claimed he could create a better human being than God. Smiling, God accepted the challenge and watched as the scientist collected his supplies and grabbed a handful of soil. As the scientist prepared his first stage in the experiment, God lifted his hand and stopped him, saying, No, you must first create your own dirt!
0x3d209360I believe that God enjoys the creation and technology of man. Like a parent proudly boasting the work of their child on a refrigerator, so also does God boast of our creations. We are made in the image of God, and by nature God is creative. Revelation 21:24 discusses the splendor that the kings of the earth will bring into Heaven. One can assume that God is proud of our ingenuity, as it brings glory to Him. Yet, it is the arrogance of our heart that clouds the glory of God in regard to creation.
Why, when the fingerprint of God exists all around us, do we so quickly dismiss Him, not only as the author of creation, but as Lord over our lives? Paul tells the Roman church that while we know God, some fail to glorify Him or ignore his qualities which have been made plain for all to see.
Some of us may not reject God as author of creation, but still fail to acknowledge Him as Lord over our lives. If in fact God is powerful enough to create and sustain life from nothing (the Hebrew transliteration of Genesis 1:2 says the Earth was tohu wa-bohu, or formless and empty), then He is quite capable of sustaining our lives and addressing our every emotional and physical need.
Jesus is clear: do not worry about your life. He said that we are much more valuable than the birds of the air, or the lilies of the field. If He can create and sustain such beauty, most certainly, He can handle our troubled lives.
Certainly, we will soon see rain. Before long, the dog days of summer will consume our attention, followed by the majesty of fall, and the tranquility of winters first snow. But with every change in season, and every setting sun, never forget that if God created such beauty and science, He is quite capable of addressing the needs of our daily lives. He is after all, God...0x3f2457d0
Trevor Littleton is the lead minister at Millersburg Christian Church. Comments may be sent to trevorlittleton@yahoo.com.
