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I See You! Romans 1-2; Psalm 133

For most of my life I have lived close to urban areas.  The glare of the city lights would eliminate almost all the stars, and the sound of heavy traffic, planes and trains was continuous day and night.  Snow was black within a couple hours of falling and most trees were cut down to save raking leaves.  God’s creation was at times difficult to see.  Then, we moved to Oxford – land of beautiful sunsets, green fields, dark nights with stars, white snow (when we have it), spacious vistas, buggies and silence. 

In Psalm 19 David tells us “The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.”  Each day we see God’s glory in His good and perfect creation revealing what a great and incredibly awesome God He is!  What a beautiful land flowing with milk and honey He created and brought us to!

But as we read our passage today centering on Rom. 1:18-21, Paul explains that the unrighteous do not recognize God’s handiwork and will not be guiltless for ignoring what surrounds them.  Although He is invisible in form, His everlasting power is upholding and continuing the integrity of the universe, unmistakably showing His deity.

And then we come to verse 21 – “For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him…”  These people are not ignorant and uniformed, but are well acquainted with God.  These people could be me!  Two things they are guilty of: not honoring Him as God and not thanking Him for all He has done.  This makes me stop to examine my life.  Am I showing respect and reverence to my heavenly Father in every aspect of my life? Am I thanking Him for all He is and all He has done, even when I sometimes don’t understand the why?

Today look around, take in the splendor and majesty, see what a great and gracious God we serve and thank Him.  

 Beth Thompson

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