Have you witnessed God’s glory recently? Have you seen the beauty in the rising of the sun? Have you taken sat to watch the squirrels chase one another around a tree? Have you experienced God working in your life? When will you slow down to recognize God’s creation?
Our culture has become one of busyness. We are constantly on the go. If we are not on the go, we are watching television and on our cell phones. We rarely take time to simply observe the wonderful creation of God and see the gloriousness of his character and imagination.
Seriously, take time this week, even for just a few minutes, to step outside to observe the birds. If there is little or no wildlife near your home, go to a park for a few minutes. Don’t do anything. Just sit and watch. Quiet your mind. Leave your cell at home or in your pocket. Say a short prayer, asking God to reveal himself to you. Then relax and observe.
When we think of God’s glory, we often think of a majestic throne and God shining brighter than the sun. Yet, we can see his glory in his creation. Soon, there will be new life springing forth as the weather warms up. The trees will bud. Flowers will bloom. The grass will turn green again. All of it because God created their lifecycle. He set these things in motion to remind us of who he is.
God is everywhere. His creation is all around us. Even if we work in an office all day, there are likely plants in the office. But if there aren’t, we step outside to walk to our vehicles. We drive from our home to our workplace. We have opportunities every day to see the glory of God. We simply need to teach ourselves to see it.
I pray we all open our eyes and see the glory of God. I pray we observe God’s creation. I pray each one of us pause our busy lifestyle to spend some quiet time to notice God’s glory all around us. See God’s glory. Observe God’s creation. Set aside some quiet time. Ask God to reveal himself.
Psalm 19:1
The heavens are telling the glory of God;
and the firmament proclaims his handiwork.
Marty Pressey 