“The Lord brought me forth as the first of his works,
before his deeds of old;
I was formed long ages ago,
at the very beginning, when the world came to be.
When there were no watery depths, I was given birth,
when there were no springs overflowing with water;
before the mountains were settled in place,
before the hills, I was given birth,
before he made the world or its fields
or any of the dust of the earth.
I was there when he set the heavens in place,
when he marked out the horizon on the face of the deep,
when he established the clouds above
and fixed securely the fountains of the deep,
when he gave the sea its boundary
so the waters would not overstep his command,
and when he marked out the foundations of the earth.
Then I was constantly at his side.
I was filled with delight day after day,
rejoicing always in his presence,
rejoicing in his whole world
and delighting in mankind.” Proverbs 8:22-31
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.
“And God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light. God saw that the light was good… God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.” Genesis 1:1-3,31
A dark dawn sky turning red fire. Birdsong in harmony, with splendid variations of octave, melody, rhythm, tone. Majestic stone snow-glazed slopes slicing heaven. Wide meadows scattered with bluebonnets. Sweet strawberries. Endless desert sands, cloud sheep, cool piney woods, fish-poked water circles, sun ball dipping into the sea’s horizon at day’s end. God the Creator imagined and made in perfect wisdom and delight, and it was very good. His work still delights, and we must praise.
“Glorify the Lord with me;
let us exalt his name together.” Psalm 34:3
The creation we see and delight in is fallen, flawed by sin, groaning for restoration. As magnificent as its grandeur, we know in the beginning it was without decay or imperfection, and can only marvel before its Maker who still redeems. Behold how great and lovely is He!! How marvelous His deeds! (Romans 8:22-23)
“I will consider all your works
and meditate on all your mighty deeds.
Your ways, God, are holy.
What god is as great as our God?
You are the God who performs miracles.” Psalm 77:12-14a
What is my response to this One who formed me, and in wisdom equipped me to enjoy His creation and know Him by grace?
“Sing to the Lord a new song,
for he has done marvelous things.” Psalm 98:1
He makes His ways and name known to bring abundant, joy-filled life. What is my song, and when do I approach him with singing? (John 10:10)
“Enter his gates with thanksgiving
and his courts with praise;
give thanks to him and praise his name.” Psalm 100:4
How am I making His name, wisdom, and praise known?
“I know that the Lord is great,
that our Lord is greater than all gods.” Psalm 135:5
When we fill our sights, affections, and thoughts with God Almighty, He imparts wisdom, love, and joy.
“On the glorious splendor of your majesty—
and on your wonderful works I will meditate.” Psalm 145:5
To Him be all honor! Amen!
As the rain and snow 