Have you ever sat alone on the ocean shore-listening to the soothing breath of the waves? The waters inhale and momentarily exhale. Inhale…then exhale. It’s as if the ocean’s ebb and flow is the breath of Earth itself. The inhale and exhale of the tides can quiet our minds in such as way that peace flows through us and mentally alters us. Our worries fade; our soul becomes quiet and acutely aware. Our minds admit that something larger is present…and it is. The vastness of the ocean diminishes our size in such a way that it suctions us to the sand we’re sitting on. All of the sudden we feel the gravity of our own presence and…. possibly something else.
We may be observing the artistry of the sun dawning in all its glory…or watching our surreal moon rise in perfect form sending a path of light across the water. No matter what time of day or night -when we’re at the ocean something speaks to our senses…and we attribute it to the presence of this vast body of water and the pull it seems to have on us. Let’s give this presence another name; through nature let me to introduce you to the Living God.
We may be observing the artistry of the sun dawning in all its glory…or watching our surreal moon rise in perfect form sending a path of light across the water. No matter what time of day or night -when we’re at the ocean something speaks to our senses…and we attribute it to the presence of this vast body of water and the pull it seems to have on us. Let’s give this presence another name; through nature let me to introduce you to the Living God.
In the book of Job God speaks and reveals His deep understanding of the working order of His physical creation-Earth- and therefore reveals His mind and character. This amazing revelation is a must-read and can found in Job chapters 38-42. Here are God’s words from Job 38: 4-11
“Where were you when I laid the earth’s foundation? Tell me, if you understand.
Who marked off its dimensions? Surely you know!
Who stretched a measuring line across it?
On what were its footings set, or who laid its cornerstone-
while the morning stars sang together
and all the angels shouted for joy? Who shut up the sea behind doors
when it burst forth from the womb,
when I made the clouds its garment and wrapped it in thick darkness,
when I fixed limits for it and set its doors and bars in place,
when I said, ‘This far you may come and no farther;
here is where your proud waves halt’."
Who marked off its dimensions? Surely you know!
Who stretched a measuring line across it?
On what were its footings set, or who laid its cornerstone-
while the morning stars sang together
and all the angels shouted for joy? Who shut up the sea behind doors
when it burst forth from the womb,
when I made the clouds its garment and wrapped it in thick darkness,
when I fixed limits for it and set its doors and bars in place,
when I said, ‘This far you may come and no farther;
here is where your proud waves halt’."
In Genesis 1:1 God says He created the Heavens and the earth. Let’s take Him at His word. Let’s admit that our world, its skies and seas have a working order that did not come from chaos but was designed by THE architect of heaven and earth who is both the creator and the original artist. He is the 1st scientist and the creator of science; the one who laid the cornerstones of earth and told the seas they could come no further; the master-mind of our universe and all that is beyond even that. The living and breathing God.
If we quiet our doubting hearts enough we can feel Him. If we lift our eyes to the heavens we can see him. If we listen to the waves inhale and exhale we can sense Him- the very presence of God -as He breathes life into our exhausted souls. It’s so easy to take in the sights and sounds of our natural surroundings and say out loud… “I believe in God”. Take the opportunity to acknowledge that presence in your soul that whispers “I am who I am”. Let nature and the natural order of His creation be the gateway to knowing and understanding God -who is not physically visible… but is.
Reference tool: Do you want to literally see God. Then I highly recommend you view the video entitled Indescrible By Louie Giglio (available on Youtube/link below). It will expand your mind as you watch and learn amazing things about our universe and its amazing creator.
May you be blessed beyond your wildest imagination!
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