Creation and creatures
applaud You, God;
Your holy people bless You.
Psalm 145:10 (MSG)
Our tendency is to look at verse 10 as simply a beautifully constructed piece of poetry that David placed within the context of one of his amazing songs. But, perhaps this verse deserves a second look…
The Bible is full of references to “creation” doing things that we have reserved for us human-types:
- In 1 Chronicles 16:33 trees of the forest are encouraged to sing.
- In Psalm 65:13 the meadows shout for joy and sing.
- In Psalm 69 the heavens, earth, seas and everything that moves in them are instructed to praise God.
- In Psalm 98 the rivers clap while the mountains accompany them singing a joyous song together.
- In Isaiah 14 juniper and cedar trees are gloating (yes gloating!).
What this tells me is that since the beginning of time—and perhaps even before—the entirety of God’s creation has been engaged in a symphony of praise to its Creator; a symphony that we are invited to join…not initiate. The song of those redeemed may be the greatest song but it is not the only song!
GOD IS HOLY, HOLY, HOLY! GLORY TO HIM ALONE!
ReplyDeleteSally, we are in complete agreement!
ReplyDeleteMy husband and I saw a visual of this recently. Friday we were driving through a beautiful area that was clothed in pure majestic beauty. The ground covered in wild flowers looked like they were all "singing" in harmony as they swayed to and fro from the cool breeze that was present - each grouping of flowers unique in color and stature. Driving with the windows down one could hear the beautiful sounds of God's creation. I feel as though I "saw" a piece of what JOY looks like. Oh what a MARVELOUS Father we serve! We LOVE you Lord! Praise to YOU!
ReplyDeleteLori, What a beautiful picture!
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DeleteI was outside reading God's word in Mt Charleston and out of a complete calm a wind came whirling through the pine trees bringing with it a cool breeze and I looked up to see the nearby Quaking Aspen trees clapping their hands applauding God's majesty and God's voice called out from His creation with a sound that no human could make! Yes all of his creation CELEBRAE Him! Note: The odd name of the "Quaking" Aspen trees in Mt Charleston come from the fact that its leaves will tremble in even the slightest breeze!