Creation

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 men are without excuse” (Romans 1:20)

I came across the below poem written by Paul David Tripp. I don’t hve the link to his original post. After reading this I was reminded of God’s Creation story in Genesis, how incredible this world is and everything in it. When I look around the natural beauty which surrounds us I am amazed just by what is seen in our little corner of the world, but I also know we can easily take for granted the incredible beauty and creativeness of our world. We should be walking around in constant amazement at God’s handiwork.

Creation itself testifies about its Creator. In Psalm 19:1, David writes “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands” (Ps. 19:1).

There literally is no way to live anywhere on this planet and not see proof of God and His existence. The next part of Psalms says “Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge. There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard” (Ps. 19:1-3).

This means it is impossible to live on this planet without recognizing God, as nature is proof to His existence. Creation itself is a kind of translator that takes God’s creation and makes it accessible in every tongue to be understood even by those who have never heard a sermon preached. Nature itself preaches to us, and reveals God’s glory and majesty. The details of nature are far too intricate to have just happened. There is only one explanation for the beauty that surrounds us, and that is that creation demands the existence of a Creator.

As incredible as this world is, I know it will pale in comparison once our time here on earth is ended. I find that so hard to comprehend.

Are you living in constant awe of God’s creation, or have you taken what surrounds you every day for granted?

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Who
could create a world
of stunning complexity,
mountains
valleys
plants
animals
waters deep
skies high
light bright
night dark,
every beautiful vista
constantly reflecting
the infinite glory of
the Creator?

Who
could reach into dust
and into it breathe humanity
into humanity,
with all its individuality
with all its complexity,
stamping his image forever
from conception
on every woman
on every man
each one unique
but deeply the same?

Who
could write the story of
the cosmos,
with all its twists and turns
from eternity to destiny
every situation
every location
every story,
written into his great redemptive narrative
nothing without his authorship
nothing without his rule?

Who
could send plagues
part waters
provide manna as dew
slay giants
defeat kingdoms
raise up kings
speak through prophets,
all for his children?

Who
could speak perfect truth
in words of law
in words of wisdom
in words of history
in words of poetry
in words of prophecy
in words of promise
in words of gospel,
through common men
inspired by the Holy Spirit
his Word in our hands
revealing his glory
defining our identity
expounding our purpose
exposing our sinfulness
proclaiming redemption
point to our destiny?

Who
could come in full deity,
humble himself
take on humanity
live righteously
every moment our substitute
die sacrificially
rise victoriously
ascend to a throne
at the right hand of the Father
interceding constantly?

Who
could dwell in his people,
they in him
he in them
providing
protecting
guiding
empowering
transforming
delivering
comforting
dispensing grace
upon grace?

Who
will win the final victory,
his foot on every foe
every battle won
every enemy defeated
death put to death?

Who
will invite his children
every tongue
every nation
every race
from every corner of earth
the redeemed,
to sit at his banquet table?

Who
will burn what sin damaged
creating a new heavens
a new earth,
where peace and righteousness
reign forever and ever
sin eradicated
suffering no more
every tear dried?

Who
is this mighty one?
Jesus Christ
Son of God
Son of Man
Word in the Flesh
Promised Messiah
Sacrificial Lamb
Victorious King
Lord of Lords
Immanuel
God with us!
God for us!
God in us!
Hallelujah!