By: Lauren Thomas
Go outside. Look around. What do you see? Listen. What do you hear?
I see intricate plants producing spectacular blooms. I see trees that stretch arms to the sky. I see colors that dazzle me. I hear the chorus of birds and bugs and living things. I see a creation revealing and reveling in her Creator. I hear the song that creation sings.
The heavens declare the glory of God,
and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.
Psalm 19:1 ESV
The Psalmist here describes how creation tells us about God. The beauty of creation speaks a language that our hearts can understand. The order and design of nature speak to our intellect. In theological terms, we refer to this as “general revelation.” General revelation is God’s revelation of himself through the created world. Paul wrote about general revelation as well.
For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse.
Romans 1:20 ESV
General revelation is insufficient to outline God’s plan of salvation. For this we need special revelation, which includes the Word made flesh (Jesus) and the written Word (the Bible). But general revelation is sufficient to reveal to humanity the “eternal power and divine nature” of God. What we see in creation is enough to fill us with awe that moves us to seek our Creator. What we hear is the song that creation sings: worship to the God who made all things.
Today, go enjoy nature. Listen to her declaration of God’s power and glory. Worship the Creator, joining in the song that all creation sings.
Reflection:
What aspect or element of nature most causes you to feel awe toward God? What aspect of God is most visible to you in His creation?
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