Our scripture this morning is Habakkuk 2:13-14 (NLT).
For as the waters fill the sea, the earth will be filled with an awareness of the glory of the Lord.
Everything owes its existence to God who spoke them into being. While we don’t necessarily think of nature offering praise to God, it does so by its very being. In Psalms 19:1-2 we read “The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship. Day after day they continue to speak; night after night they make him known.”
We were made to be in a relationship with God and offer our praise, too. Revelation 5:13 tells us “And then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea. They sang: Blessing and honor and glory and power belong to the one sitting on the throne and to the Lamb forever and ever.”
When the Pharisees told Jesus to quiet His followers as they cheered His entry to Jerusalem, He replied “If they kept quiet, the stones along the road would burst into cheers!” (Luke 19:40). We are all part of the chorus of creation and we offer Him our thanks and praise.
Heavenly Father, we are amazed at the wonderful world You have made for us and filled it with good things. Bless us to be good stewards of everything You have given us and go to share that blessing with all Your children. Amen.
