Isaiah 43:16-21
"Thus says the Lord, who makes a way in the sea, a path in the mighty waters, who brings forth chariot and horse, army and warrior; they lie down, they cannot rise, they are extinguished, quenched like a wick: “Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. The wild beasts will honor me, the jackals and the ostriches, for I give water in the wilderness, rivers in the desert, to give drink to my chosen people, the people whom I formed for myself that they might declare my praise."
Have you ever considered what the Bible says in so many ways about how all nature glorifies and praises God? Jesus told the people on the day He rode into Jerusalem on a donkey, that if these disciples didn't cry out, then the rocks would! And yet we (people in general) don't even acknowledge His presence even a little.
Psalm 19 says, "The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. Day to day pours out speech, and night to night reveals knowledge. There is no speech, nor are there words, whose voice is not heard. Their voice goes out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them he has set a tent for the sun, which comes out like a bridegroom leaving his chamber, and, like a strong man, runs its course with joy. Its rising is from the end of the heavens, and its circuit to the end of them, and there is nothing hidden from its heat."
I want everyday to honor God with my life, my song, my thoughts, and every breath! I know I don't and that saddens me. I am human, I have so many more reasons than the natural, voiceless and inanimate things to praise Him! He gave me life! He has saved my life literally and spiritually! He has given me a place in heaven. Why can't I give Him my worship minute by minute, hour by hour, day by day! I will tell you why.... I am a selfish and fleshly person. My sinful nature cries out for its own wants and needs, to honor myself.
How can I change this? What can I do to start getting back to the way God wanted humans to be, before the fall? Or can that even be accomplished? This side of heaven I know I can't even get close to the life Adam and Eve had. I can try though, not giving up on the things I need to do to accomplish this goal.
"Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God." Hebrews 12:1
I need to remember I am surrounded by the memory of those who have gone before me, many struggled to get back to the same place I seek to be. They were not perfect. I need to spend more time in the Word, singing, praying, and meditating on all He has done for me. Just do it! I will not be perfect either but I can try! And you can too!
Thanks for reading! God Bless you all!
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