Looking Outwards

Let's make some noise

Everything in creation has something to say  about how extraordinary our God is – from  the heavenly bodies to the fish in the sea,  livestock, trees and even the weather. As they go about doing their usual thing every day, they  make a non-verbal declaration of the Lord’s power and authority, his consistency, his love and compassion. They have been making this  announcement since the beginning of time.  We have only to open our eyes to discern  their message. 

But the Lord has not left us with only this  visual account of who he is. He has also written  it down explicitly in his Bible, so that we can search out the details of his purpose for us, and the responsibilities that come with our relationship to him and his creation. His law is sweet and good, giving us the freedom to live to our full potential. 

Even though he can hold planets in his hands, the intricacies of the  human body and the frequently muddled human mind are not too small to interest our God. He knows us completely as individuals, inside and out, and he cares about the things that trouble us. He is intimately involved in our daily lives and the functioning of his world, and he has selected humankind as the caretakers of the creation. It is a  heavy responsibility, but he will help us with it, and the ultimate human, Jesus Christ, will make everything right in the end. 

The whole of creation surrounding us is exuberant in its praise of  the Creator God. Let’s join in and make some noise ourselves! Let us  encourage our fellow believers, and reach out to our neighbours who  don’t yet comprehend who God is.