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Chapter 10—A Knowledge of God
God uses many ways to make Himself known to us and bring us
close to Himself. He uses nature, which is always speaking to our
senses. If we have open minds, we shall see God’s love and glory in
the things He has made. If we listen, we shall hear and understand
the lessons God is teaching through the things of nature.
Green fields, tall trees, and flowering plants invite us to know
God. Clouds and the glories of the heavens speak of Him. Falling
rain and running brooks turn our minds to the One who made them
all. They invite us to know Him.
Our Saviour taught precious lessons using the things of nature.
Trees, birds, and flowers reminded the people of these lessons. Hills,
lakes, and the sky helped them to remember the truths He taught.
They thought of His lessons even when they were at work.
God wants us to enjoy what He has made. He wants us to delight
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in the simple, quiet beauty of the earth. God loves beautiful things,
and more than the beauty of nature, He loves a beautiful character.
He wants us to grow in purity and simplicity—two things that make
flowers lovely.
If we will listen, God’s created works will teach us precious
lessons of trust and obedience. The stars follow their unmarked
way through the sky year after year as they obey God’s laws. The
smallest bit of created matter also follows the same laws of God.
God cares for everything He has created and provides what each
needs. He holds the worlds in space, even though there are more
than we can count. At the same time He cares for the smallest bird
that sings its humble song without fear.
Our heavenly Father tenderly watches over all of us. He sees
us as we go to work and hears us as we pray. He sees us as we lie
down at night and when we rise in the morning. He knows when a
rich man feasts in his palace. He watches as a poor man gathers his
children about his table with only a little food on it. God notices all
the tears and sees all the smiles.
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