God Loves Us So Much

Psalm 19:1 tells us, “The heavens declare the glory of God, and the expanse proclaims the work of his hands.” I enjoyed the thrill of flying over the Grand Canyon on a helicopter tour with my family when we served ten years in Arizona. It was one of the most awe-inspiring experiences of my life. How could anyone gaze upon that magnificent beauty and not proclaim how marvelous and mighty our God is to have carved this wonder of the world for us to enjoy?

Most of us would be quick to acknowledge all creation announces His majesty and splendor. There is nothing Carole and I love more than to sit on our back porch and marvel at God’s amazing little creatures. But how many of us realize that creation also declares His love for us? Because we are humans, we couldn’t handle God revealing His love for us in its divine fullness, so He speaks to us through His creation.

With the terrible drought we have been in since last fall, have you gotten on your knees and thanked our almighty Father for all this wonderful rain we have gotten lately? Have you ever choked back tears at the sight of a ripe field, a forest changing colors, or a waterfall? Those are God’s ways of telling us how much He loves us. Have you ever stretched out your arms to a child and shouted, “I love you this much!”? That is what God does with each sunrise, each sunset that stretches across a never-ending sky.

Just as the Father expressed the extent of His love by sending His only Son, Jesus, to die on a horrible cross for our sins; and through the wonders of His creation, we can express our love for Him through a selfless and servant-minded life. Let’s love Him with all our heart, soul, and strength.

Your servant in Christ, Phillip