“Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse…”
God’s existence is written on the Creation in a language that is more powerful than words. However, the handwriting of the Creation, while awe-inspiring, is not the message of comfort some would have us believe. The Creation speaks of an Almighty God who by the power of His spoken word brought into being all things. So, as His creation, we owe Him thankful reverence and total obedience—that is nature’s message.
Yet, we do not give God that reverence and obedience. When confronted by the message of nature, we understand it’s a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living Creator. We see God all around us, and do not give thanks for our existence. We know we are made for fellowship with Him, and yet, refuse to engage with Him. He asks a simple act of fealty—we refuse to give it. We do well, then, to be afraid and avoid acknowledging God existence.
What can we do? The gospel reveals the answer as surely as nature reveals the problem. The good news of the gospel is that God, in His mercy and grace, has forgiven us and provided atonement for our wrongs. He offers heaven and eternal fellowship and asks one thing in return. If this sounds like a revisitation of the rejection of God at the tree in the garden, you’re right. One selfish human choice to do things our way set humanity at odds with God. One selfless choice, in a different garden, unleashed the power to set it all right by doing things God’s way.
God Incarnate entered Jerusalem and people cheered. If they had not welcomed Him, creation would have—the stones would have cried out His praise. And why not? They continually call us to God. If it seems a hard thing for stones to speak, know also that it is easier to believe in God than to accept Him. That is why people “ooh and aah” over the creation rather than do as nature does and proclaim Him as Lord of all.
Maranatha

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