The Beauty of Creation at Every Level

“ For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.” (Romans 1:20 NIV)

I love looking at and experiencing God’s creation. I have the privilege of living amidst the Appalachian Mountain Range in North Carolina. I have often walked the beaches gazing at the Atlantic Ocean on the other side of the state. I have backpacked in the Rocky Mountains and hiked in the Swiss Alps. And, recently, I spent several days spotting the exotic animals that are synonymous in our minds with Africa 

It is mind-boggling to me how creative and awesome His creation is. And that is on the macro level. This morning, I awoke to several inches of light, fluffy snow on the ground and it brought to mind something I recently saw posted on Facebook—a microscopic look at snowflakes. See here for yourself. It is absolutely amazing!

Gazing upon the vast ocean, standing atop a mountain, or looking up at the nighttime sky is to be awestruck at the creative power and beauty of our Lord. But His creative power is not only demonstrated on the macro level, but on the micro one as well. The pictures of individual snowflakes reveal an unmatched creative Mind that effuses with power and beauty.  Putting most anything under a microscope will reveal the immense attention to detail our Creator has for His work at the tiniest levels. Again, as I have often written, the words of Paul resonate as we observe and study creation close up and from afar.

I cannot understand how there are those in our world who are convinced this is all happenstance, the result of geological and biological processes over billions of years. It is similar to thinking that Michelangelo’s David is the result of eons of wind and erosion! It is, as Paul notes, clear that creation speaks of the Creator through its intricacy of design and overall beauty.

Today, if you have any doubts about the existence of God, then let creation, in all of its intricacy and beauty, allay those doubts. Whether through a telescope, microscope, or through your own eyes, the evidence is there and it is overwhelming. And if you already firmly believe, then take the time to enjoy what He has created for your enjoyment (I Timothy 6:17). 

© Jim Musser 2018