"The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork."
Psalm 19:1
Psalm 19:1
Have you ever taken time to just watch the clouds?
Most of us have. Maybe it was when we were kids, out lying on the grass. Perhaps it was when driving to work, or just laying in a bed next to a window. In all my life, I have never met a person that didn't enjoy just watching the clouds.
For just a moment though, I'd like for you to consider what a cloud is.
It is a mass of water vapor containing millions of tiny dropplets of water in it's steam form, or at least going or coming to the point of being in that form. And in each little dropplet are millions of water molecules, flying about due to the thermal energy they possess. Sometimes the join together to form the bigger drops of water that we eventually see as rain. Other times they remain separate, having enough energy to keep them following their own paths.
And, inside each molecule of water is a chemical grouping of oxygen and hydrogen atoms. Each of these atoms is made up of a nucleus composed of protons and neutrons, surrounded by a cloud of even smaller parts called electrons. And these subatomic particles are composed of even smaller things that enter the realm of quantum physics; forces and particles only recently being explored with any depth. And, beyond that? No man knows at this time.
Yet, each and every cloud, dropplet, molecule, atom, particle...every component of every thing was put into place by God. Everything has a purpose in His will. Everything has a design, as determined by the mind of God Almighty. Nothing was left to chance--there is nothing that was "just random." All things that every were, that are, that ever will be, were created by God our Father.
How did He do this?
Most of us have. Maybe it was when we were kids, out lying on the grass. Perhaps it was when driving to work, or just laying in a bed next to a window. In all my life, I have never met a person that didn't enjoy just watching the clouds.
For just a moment though, I'd like for you to consider what a cloud is.
It is a mass of water vapor containing millions of tiny dropplets of water in it's steam form, or at least going or coming to the point of being in that form. And in each little dropplet are millions of water molecules, flying about due to the thermal energy they possess. Sometimes the join together to form the bigger drops of water that we eventually see as rain. Other times they remain separate, having enough energy to keep them following their own paths.
And, inside each molecule of water is a chemical grouping of oxygen and hydrogen atoms. Each of these atoms is made up of a nucleus composed of protons and neutrons, surrounded by a cloud of even smaller parts called electrons. And these subatomic particles are composed of even smaller things that enter the realm of quantum physics; forces and particles only recently being explored with any depth. And, beyond that? No man knows at this time.
Yet, each and every cloud, dropplet, molecule, atom, particle...every component of every thing was put into place by God. Everything has a purpose in His will. Everything has a design, as determined by the mind of God Almighty. Nothing was left to chance--there is nothing that was "just random." All things that every were, that are, that ever will be, were created by God our Father.
How did He do this?
"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by Him; and without Him was not any thing made that was made."
John 1:1-3
John 1:1-3
God created all these things by The Word, which was both with God and was God. Look in the first chapter of Genesis and see how many times you find, "And God said...." All things were spoken into existance By God with His Word.
But, you know what is the most amazing thing?
But, you know what is the most amazing thing?
"And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth."
John 1:14
John 1:14
The Word of God Almighty, the Son of God, Jesus Christ...left His place in heaven to become a man. He came to earth to give up His life in order to bring His people into His home forever. An undeserved death of the most cruel nature, because He loved His children.
In the clouds, we see the glory of God. We can recognize His handywork. We can know that He has a plan and purpose for everything and everyone.
Even you.
So, why not cast off the burdens that sin have brought into your life. Surrender them and confess them to Jesus Christ. Repent, and be born again of the spirit. Then you can truly find out what God's purpose and plan is for you.
Every knee will bow and every mouth will confess that Jesus is Lord. It will be so much better to do this out of love and thanksgiving than in fear and failure.
Grace and Peace....
In the clouds, we see the glory of God. We can recognize His handywork. We can know that He has a plan and purpose for everything and everyone.
Even you.
So, why not cast off the burdens that sin have brought into your life. Surrender them and confess them to Jesus Christ. Repent, and be born again of the spirit. Then you can truly find out what God's purpose and plan is for you.
Every knee will bow and every mouth will confess that Jesus is Lord. It will be so much better to do this out of love and thanksgiving than in fear and failure.
Grace and Peace....
