Hearing the Voice of Creation

Psalm 19:1-2 ~ "The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. Day to day pours out speech, and night to night reveals knowledge."

There is a constant voice from creation declaring with unwavering truth the magnificence of Almighty God. Much is made of creation, and there are those who try to use the elemental nature of things to dissuade others from believing that God is truly the Creator. But, for all their constant effort to use creation against the LORD, the handiwork of God continues to speak volumes concerning the One who made everything. My question to you, are you listening?

I have the privilege of living in an area of this world where I can enjoy a multitude of different locations. Grand mountains are but a short journey, and the roaring Pacific Ocean is near to my own doorstep. Dense forests dress the rolling hillsides and pristine lakes dot the landscape. Storms echo with thunder and when the sky is clear, there is little to compare with the beauty unveiled. It is a veritable chorus of wonder and delight for those who are willing to recognize it as God's handiwork.

Look up to the heavens, my friends, and see if you can count the stars. The vast expanse of the heavens is filled with splendor. And that splendor declares the glory of God. In fact, all things are made for God's glory. You are, as well as I, are created that through us the LORD God will receive glory. Hebrews 3:3 gives us a view as to the reason why, "For Jesus has been counted worthy of more glory than Moses—as much more glory as the builder of a house has more honor than the house itself." God is the builder of all that there is--nothing in creation exists except that God has created it. All of the great inventions and developments of mankind are simply the using of God's creation. 

From the very fabric of creation to the vast measure of the greatest stars in the universe, all things are made by Him and for Him. Consider Colossians 1:16, "For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him." Why does an artist paint a picture, or why does an architect create a structure? In order that others will see it. And God Almighty is the greatest artist, the most profound architect, the Designer of unlimited creativity. And HE has created all that there is so that it can be seen as His handiwork.

Not only is His creation on display to showcase His handiwork, but to draw men to Himself. Consider Acts 17:27, "...that they should seek God, and perhaps feel their way toward him and find him. Yet he is actually not far from each one of us." We are told that because of creation, men are without excuse when it comes to their knowing about God. Romans 1:19-20 tells us, "For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse."

As our text for today states, day to day they pour forth speech. There is a constant and clear revelation of the Almighty God that comes in the voice of creation. Many have plugged their ears and shaded their eyes from actually seeing and learning about God Almighty. The LORD Jesus came into the world, the very Creator walking among His creation, and they failed to recognize Him as well. John 1:10 says, "He was in the world, and the world was made through him, yet the world did not know him." Authors receive awards and artists are recognized in their galleries, but when the One who created all things came to His creation--He received no honor and was given no recognition by the world. But for those who believed, He was (and is) glorified.

So, beloved, let me encourage you to open your eyes and see, open you ears and hear and discover the power and glory of the LORD Jesus through His creation. The splendor and beauty of this world brings with it a voice of testimony concerning God. He would have you look upon all that He has made and listen with your heart to the wondrous voice proclaiming to you: The Almighty God--He has made it all!

In His Grace,
Pastor Michael

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