Psalm 148:7-14
When we consider all the facets of creation, how can we not praise Him? There is not enough time in a lifetime to discover all the details of even one facet, let alone all of creation. Some spend their entire lives studying the solar system; others, the weather; still others, the depths of the ocean or the vast world revealed under a microscope. Some devote their lives to the study of medicine, law, or history. Some are archaeologists, studying the past for clues to help shape the future, while others are adventurers seeking what has not yet been discovered.
There is so much to discover, and it all plays a part in creation. Nothing is unnecessary, for there is purpose in all that God has made. The joy is in discovering the “why,” which speaks to His magnificence. Who but God could have put all of this together?
Yet there are those who devote their lives to frivolous, if not wicked, pursuits. The apostle Peter references them in 2 Peter 2:12–13:
“These false teachers are like unthinking animals, creatures of instinct, born to be caught and destroyed. They scoff at things they do not understand, and like animals, they will be destroyed. Their destruction is their reward for the harm they have done. They love to indulge in evil pleasures in broad daylight. They are a disgrace and a stain among you. They delight in deception even as they eat with you in your fellowship meals.” —2 Peter 2:12–13 (NLT)
They scoff at what they do not understand. For some, if something lies outside their realm of experience, they dismiss its relevance altogether. That is a serious mistake. I do not have to understand all of God to believe that He is. It is enough to know that He is and to trust that understanding will come in the areas where I need it. Our heads are not big enough to know it all, though some would like to think otherwise.
It is healthy to reflect on the magnificence of God. Such reflection provides much-needed perspective in this world and cultivates humility that serves us well in life. Scripture reminds us that God gives grace to the humble but opposes the proud. Why is that? The humble are receptive to God’s helping hand, while the proud refuse help—or even to acknowledge that they need it—choosing instead to depend on their own strength to accomplish everything.
I would rather have help. How about you?
There is so much to discover, and it all plays a part in creation. Nothing is unnecessary, for there is purpose in all that God has made. The joy is in discovering the “why,” which speaks to His magnificence. Who but God could have put all of this together?
Yet there are those who devote their lives to frivolous, if not wicked, pursuits. The apostle Peter references them in 2 Peter 2:12–13:
“These false teachers are like unthinking animals, creatures of instinct, born to be caught and destroyed. They scoff at things they do not understand, and like animals, they will be destroyed. Their destruction is their reward for the harm they have done. They love to indulge in evil pleasures in broad daylight. They are a disgrace and a stain among you. They delight in deception even as they eat with you in your fellowship meals.” —2 Peter 2:12–13 (NLT)
They scoff at what they do not understand. For some, if something lies outside their realm of experience, they dismiss its relevance altogether. That is a serious mistake. I do not have to understand all of God to believe that He is. It is enough to know that He is and to trust that understanding will come in the areas where I need it. Our heads are not big enough to know it all, though some would like to think otherwise.
It is healthy to reflect on the magnificence of God. Such reflection provides much-needed perspective in this world and cultivates humility that serves us well in life. Scripture reminds us that God gives grace to the humble but opposes the proud. Why is that? The humble are receptive to God’s helping hand, while the proud refuse help—or even to acknowledge that they need it—choosing instead to depend on their own strength to accomplish everything.
I would rather have help. How about you?
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