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God in Nature, October 17
God in My Life
The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth
his handywork.
Psalm 19:1
God has surrounded us with nature’s beautiful scenery to attract and
interest the mind. It is His design that we should associate the glories
of nature with His character. If we faithfully study the book of nature,
we shall find it a fruitful source for contemplating the infinite love and
power of God....
The great Master Artist has painted upon heaven’s shifting, changing
canvas the glories of the setting sun. He has tinted and gilded the heavens
with gold, silver, and crimson, as though the portals of high heaven were
thrown open, that we might view its gleamings and our imagination
take hold of the glory within. Many turn carelessly from this heavenly
wrought picture. They fail to trace the infinite love and power of God in
the surpassing beauties seen in the heavens, but are almost entranced as
they view the imperfect paintings, in imitation of the Master Artist.
The Redeemer of the world chose the open air in which to give His
lessons of instruction.... He chose the groves and the seaside, where He
could have a commanding view of landscape and varied scenery, that He
might illustrate important truths of the kingdom of God by the works of
God in nature.
Look at the wonderful and beautiful things of nature. Think of their
marvelous adaptation to the needs and happiness, not only of man, but of
all living creatures. The sunshine and the rain, that gladden and refresh
the earth, the hills and seas and plains, all speak to us of the Creator’s
love. It is God who brings the bud to bloom, the flower to fruit. It is He
who supplies the daily needs of all His creatures.
The heart is quickened, and throbs with new and deeper love, mingled
with awe and reverence, as we contemplate God in nature.
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