When the sky was starless in the void of the night
He spoke into the darkness and created the light
Our God is an Awesome God
He reigns from heaven above
With wisdom power and love
Our God is an Awesome God
(Lyrics: Richard Mullins)
Photo: Sunrise in Jamaica
This is a photo of Devils Tower in Wyoming, taken last year during a brief trip out west. The name is an unfortunate mis-translation of the Native American name (which is more like “Bear’s House”). It is a surreal sight. I’m sure part of the reason for me is due to having first seen it in the movie Close Encounters of the Third Kind. But also, it is such a one of a kind formation.
In our Father’s eyes, each of us is very “one of a kind.”
This photo was taken a few years ago in Kruger National Park in South Africa. The park is a large animal preserve, one of the largest national parks in the world. It is roughly the same size as New Jersey.
This photo does not begin to capture the moment. As I reflected on my memories, the word that came to mind was “awesome.” This morning, as I drove to work this song was on the radio:
Heaven and earth are singing
Glory hallelujah
Let the whole world see
The greatness of our God
In awesome wonder
He reigns forever
(Newsboys – The Greatness of our God)
I’ve written before about my fascination with birds in flight. I often wonder what it would be like to fly (minus the airplane). I find myself envying the birds. However, if birds are capable of complex thought, they probably look at us and envy the fact that we can hop in a car and drive to the grocery store!
Better to be thankful for what we have than envious of what others have. Or as I hear on occasion, “compare and despair.”
Photo: Sunrise, St John’s, USVI
This is a photo from our recent trip to New Smyrna Beach. We had a couple of very nice sunny days … this was not one of those days. It was taken about 5 minutes after sunrise. Even though you can’t actually see the sun, it is easy to imagine where it is. In large part, this is because we have experienced so many sunrises in so many circumstances.
In a similar way, sometimes we see God clearly. Many other times, we must trust God is there based on our past experiences.
He put the fear of himself upon their hearts,
and showed them his mighty works,
That they might glory in the wonder of his deeds and praise his holy name.
Sirach 17:8-10
Photo: View from Galina Breeze, Jamaica
I was planning to use a different photo for this morning’s post. But when I went for a run along Lake Michigan this morning, I was struck by the beauty of the sunrise over the frozen water. And I saw God.
