“There is the sea, vast and spacious, teeming with creatures beyond number … I will sing to the LORD all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live.”
Psalm 104:25, 33
As finite and fallen beings, we become so familiar with the world we live in that we overlook just how complex and fascinating it truly is. One of the most subtle yet powerful effects of our finitude and sinful nature is that of complacency. Our familiarity may cause us to lose sight of God’s majesty and beauty, which in turn robs us of the joy that comes from growing in our awe of Him.
Immerse yourself in the psalms of praise in the Bible if this describes you. The writer of Psalm 104, for example, reflects on the vastness of God’s works. He takes time to delight in God’s creation of sea animals beyond number, of huge fish who frolic in the oceans. He is struck by the majesty of God. Likewise, as we meditate on God through seeing the works of His hands in creation, our sense of awe is renewed and expanded.
Instead of growing indifferent, rejoice in wonder for the vastness of God’s marvelous beauty, a beauty that He reveals around us—in oceans, prairies, mountains, hillsides, forests, rivers, fields—all for our enjoyment.
Immerse yourself in the psalms of praise in the Bible if this describes you. The writer of Psalm 104, for example, reflects on the vastness of God’s works. He takes time to delight in God’s creation of sea animals beyond number, of huge fish who frolic in the oceans. He is struck by the majesty of God. Likewise, as we meditate on God through seeing the works of His hands in creation, our sense of awe is renewed and expanded.
Instead of growing indifferent, rejoice in wonder for the vastness of God’s marvelous beauty, a beauty that He reveals around us—in oceans, prairies, mountains, hillsides, forests, rivers, fields—all for our enjoyment.
Scripture Focus
Psalm 104:24-34
Insight
Lord, I can become so familiar with You that I take You for granted. I pray that Your Spirit would renew a sense of awe in me. Amen
Bible In A Year
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- Revelation 20-22