Psalm 104

One of the amazing things about growing up as a missionary’s kid in Bolivia was seeing God’s amazing creation. I remember driving through the rugged Andes mountains and then seeing what looked like a green carpet of jungle trees at the bottom. I remember looking out the window of a small Cessna plane to see snowcapped mountains peeking through the clouds. I remember canoeing down the jungle rivers, staring at depth of the jungle watching the river twist and turn. 

My grandparents were missionaries to a tribe in the Andes Mountains. It took about four hours by car to get to where they lived. The drive was spectacular. It was breath-taking however, as a kid, I didn’t always take time to notice. It wasn’t until I left Bolivia and then went back that I truly appreciated the bigger picture. 

One memory that I have is driving through the mountains with my grandparents who lived in the USA. They had come down to Bolivia to visit and we were on some type of trip. I can’t remember where we were headed but, at one point, my they asked to stop. They walked to edge of the road (beside the cliff) and began to sing the words, “Then sing my soul, My Savior God to Thee, How Great Thou Art.” I remember they stood there, by themselves singing to the creator, in wonder and amazement of His creation. 

Take some time today, to reflect on God’s creation. Praise Him for His wonderful works! It truly is amazing when you stop and reflect on creation, how much more we appreciate it. 

Psalm 104:1 says,

“Bless the Lord, O my soul!
    O Lord my God, you are very great!”

~Pastor Tony