You’re the one, GOD, you alone; You made the heavens, the heavens of heavens, and all angels; The earth and everything on it, the seas and everything in them; You keep them all alive; heaven’s angels worship you! (Nehemiah 9:6 MESSAGE)
I went for a walk to commune, to listen, to hear what sort of conversation God might desire with me. My path belonged to mountains, but with a gentle uphill slope. My agenda had little in it, but I did stir a few themes with God. And listened.
The first thing God brought my attention to, as I turned around to take in the valley, drew me to the rich colors of Autum in the mountains, gentle blends of desert tans, browns and some greens. Then silently I worshiped. I saw beauty, and that pointed me God, His creativity, and His reminder that no matter the season, the colors mix and match reflecting astounding majesty and evoking a heart full of amazement. Gratitude welled up inside me and a loud wow! rumbled in my soul.
God loves to show off His creation to me. In the midst of nature, I am reminded of His presence. He anchors me in His love.
During the walk, I ran into a person returning to our conference site. We chatted about God’s wonderful artistry, and how creation reflects community and mutual support in its own ecosystem. Our hearts returned to worship and thanks because of the level of detail and care with which God made all things. God’s love for all He has made echoed vibrantly as we talked.
As God and I continued our chat, I ran into another person, a stranger. We exchanged a kind greeting and continued on our ways.
As I descended back to the center, I ran back into that stranger. God nudged — ask about His walk? I responded and asked, “what does all this evoke in you” (motioning to the vista of mountains)? He paused, then said, “what a wonderful Creator we have.”
Worship.
The brief seconds of worship allowed us to draw near. We met, learned of each other, and I discovered another person God continues to pursue. He had wandered but God never lost sight of him and called him back. His name is Tim. God loves him too. In gratitude we both went on our ways.
What conversation did God stir on that walk? Amazement at His creation. I noticed when I and others are amazed at God, we draw near to each other. I know I heard the conversation God desired with me. My listening led to worship.
For Reflection:
“Who will not fear, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy; For ALL THE NATIONS WILL COME AND WORSHIP BEFORE YOU, FOR YOUR RIGHTEOUS ACTS HAVE BEEN REVEALED.” (Revelation 15:4 NAS95)
- When have you found yourself worshiping amid daily life?
- In what ways does God break in and evoke worship in your life with Him?
