God is an artist.
And he must love music.
- He created the birds to sing and praise him
- His angels sing praises to Him.
- People worship and sing praises to Him.
I know, I know — scientists say birds sing to sound an alert of a predator, or to snag a mate. But God wanted them to sing for His enjoyment — and ours.
We create things for enjoyment too.
- A favorite dish or entre’
- A painting or other work of art
- A song played
- A poem written
Creativity. Some people have an overabundance of it. Matthew did. Parker is following in his footsteps with that talent. Garrett’s creativity comes out in his relationships. Connor’s is released through his favorite sport.
Me? I’m still trying to figure that out.
Recognize the wonders of the earth
How can someone recognize the wonders of the earth, yet not believe in the God who created them? We can find God’s beauty no matter where we are. Author Sue Monk Kidd writes it excellently. “Something deep in all of us longs for God’s beauty, and we can find it no matter where we are.”
God’s creation is beautiful. Creation’s beauty points us to Him.
So, where God is Almighty and worthy of our reverence and worship, He also delights in creativity — the tiny bird’s song, the things that are awe-inspiring, things that are beautiful, things that give us pause or make us laugh.
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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)
