There is something humbling about being on the shore of a large body of water. This huge, blue vastness in front of me helps to put into perspective how small human beings are – how small I am.
The watery vertical line on the horizon is deceptive in its appearance as it looks to be the very edge of the world. If we weren’t enlightened as to the spherical shape of our planet, we
would think that we were in danger of falling off of the world should we succeed in traveling to that sharp border in the distance.
Across this great expanse of sea are other lands and myriads of other peoples living
out their lives. One realizes that it is only by God’s design that we were born in a particular location and under specific circumstances. None of this was by chance, but rather by the guiding hand of Providence.
The immensity of this water body speaks to me in small part of the large expressive
nature of God as Creator as He made all of the expanses and then filled them with considerable celestial or physical bodies (Genesis 1); at the same time, I am equally mindful of the intimate knowledge He has of the minutest parts of us as He is able to
number the very hairs of our head (Matthew 10:30).
While unable to see the deep chasms reported to be far below the surface, I know that if I found myself there that it would still not be too far away for God’s love to reach me.
Romans 8:38-39 “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
The sunlight, dazzling on the water’s surface, pales against the radiance of the
glory that shines out from Him and illuminates a whole city.
Revelation 21:23 “The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and the Lamb is its lamp.”
The water birds dip and soar on the constant wind; their playfulness expresses the
unspoken confidence they have in their Creator that they will be provided with all that they for survival this day.
Matthew 6:26 “Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?”
Other birds perch on the bobbing buoys and face the sun as they serenely drink in
its warmth. Quietly they remain until the wind urges them to take flight and play once
more.
Looking closer to shore, one can’t help but acknowledge that it is only God Himself who could set the invisible boundaries in place so that the waves know where to stop their advance.
Job 38:1, 8-11 “Then the Lord answered Job out of the storm. He said: ... “Who shut up the seas behind doors when it burst forth from the womb, when I made the clouds its garment and wrapped it in thick darkness, when I fixed limits for it and set its doors and bars in place, when I said, ’This far you may come and no farther; here is where
your proud waves halt’?”
Children and adults alike seek treasures along the shore as they poke and prod about in the sand, hopeful to find a pretty shell, a colorful pebble, or other shiny
object that they find beautiful.
Others walk beside the water’s edge with a friend and quietly talk of common interests or issues, or share easy laughter together over an amusing tale.
Some sit still and silently gaze out across the water as they contemplate private thoughts of both lost dreams and future hopes.
And, always, the children run and squeal with laughter oblivious of all else but the
enjoyment of the moment and the adventure of simply playing at the seaside.
How like all of these we need to be. In awe of the Creator and what He has made for us to enjoy; resting in His immeasurable love for us while living fully confident in His care; quietly communing with Him or joyously celebrating Him with the simplicity and abandon of a child; constantly seeking the many treasures He longs to share with us; and enjoying the warmth and life He has given us through His Son.
You are not here by chance; you were not a mistake. The Creator longs to show you how vast His immeasurable love is for you.
Isaiah 33:6 "He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the Lord is the key to this treasure."
He’s waiting for you.
(For more information about forming a relationship with the Lord, see How You Can Find Him located at the top of this page.)
The watery vertical line on the horizon is deceptive in its appearance as it looks to be the very edge of the world. If we weren’t enlightened as to the spherical shape of our planet, we
would think that we were in danger of falling off of the world should we succeed in traveling to that sharp border in the distance.
Across this great expanse of sea are other lands and myriads of other peoples living
out their lives. One realizes that it is only by God’s design that we were born in a particular location and under specific circumstances. None of this was by chance, but rather by the guiding hand of Providence.
The immensity of this water body speaks to me in small part of the large expressive
nature of God as Creator as He made all of the expanses and then filled them with considerable celestial or physical bodies (Genesis 1); at the same time, I am equally mindful of the intimate knowledge He has of the minutest parts of us as He is able to
number the very hairs of our head (Matthew 10:30).
While unable to see the deep chasms reported to be far below the surface, I know that if I found myself there that it would still not be too far away for God’s love to reach me.
Romans 8:38-39 “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
The sunlight, dazzling on the water’s surface, pales against the radiance of the
glory that shines out from Him and illuminates a whole city.
Revelation 21:23 “The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and the Lamb is its lamp.”
The water birds dip and soar on the constant wind; their playfulness expresses the
unspoken confidence they have in their Creator that they will be provided with all that they for survival this day.
Matthew 6:26 “Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?”
Other birds perch on the bobbing buoys and face the sun as they serenely drink in
its warmth. Quietly they remain until the wind urges them to take flight and play once
more.
Looking closer to shore, one can’t help but acknowledge that it is only God Himself who could set the invisible boundaries in place so that the waves know where to stop their advance.
Job 38:1, 8-11 “Then the Lord answered Job out of the storm. He said: ... “Who shut up the seas behind doors when it burst forth from the womb, when I made the clouds its garment and wrapped it in thick darkness, when I fixed limits for it and set its doors and bars in place, when I said, ’This far you may come and no farther; here is where
your proud waves halt’?”
Children and adults alike seek treasures along the shore as they poke and prod about in the sand, hopeful to find a pretty shell, a colorful pebble, or other shiny
object that they find beautiful.
Others walk beside the water’s edge with a friend and quietly talk of common interests or issues, or share easy laughter together over an amusing tale.
Some sit still and silently gaze out across the water as they contemplate private thoughts of both lost dreams and future hopes.
And, always, the children run and squeal with laughter oblivious of all else but the
enjoyment of the moment and the adventure of simply playing at the seaside.
How like all of these we need to be. In awe of the Creator and what He has made for us to enjoy; resting in His immeasurable love for us while living fully confident in His care; quietly communing with Him or joyously celebrating Him with the simplicity and abandon of a child; constantly seeking the many treasures He longs to share with us; and enjoying the warmth and life He has given us through His Son.
You are not here by chance; you were not a mistake. The Creator longs to show you how vast His immeasurable love is for you.
Isaiah 33:6 "He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the Lord is the key to this treasure."
He’s waiting for you.
(For more information about forming a relationship with the Lord, see How You Can Find Him located at the top of this page.)
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