Romans 1:20–"For His invisible attributes, namely, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse."
Winter in Minnesota this year has been a long, cold pall. Its persistence has chilled my attitude as it has chilled my bones. But 'praise be to God' for the sun is shining again!
To feel the welcomed warmth of a sunshiny day has brought a portion of this verse's point to the forefront of life. But to acknowledge the Creator when we are confronted by the majesty of His creation is only a beginning step in the equation. And it is the next step, our response, that matters.
It is not enough to enjoy the beauty of God's creation, for in doing merely this we are never actually enjoying as it was intended by He who created it. In order to get to this point we need to glorify God, to praise Him for His marvelous works. This is what we, as Christians, strive to do–take the next step from creation to Creator. In truth, it is for lack of this step that all are held accountable and there is no excuse.
On this wonderfully gorgeous day, then, let us do the only appropriate thing: praise God and enjoy His creation.
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