Motivation

All Will know God

All will know God exists even if they do not acknowledge Him as Lord and Savior. Many people acknowledge a power greater than themselves without allowing that power to have dominion over their lives.

Romans 1:20, “For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.”

Know God

Creation screams His name. When I want to experience oneness with God, I hike into the mountains, find a scenic spot overlooking valleys and mountain peaks, put on incredible music, and let Him come to me. The combined beauty of the outdoors, man’s creativity in creating beautiful music, and the miracle of my existence stamp my soul with an indelible mark of His love, compassion, and caring. In that moment, I know God, and He lets me know, He knows me.

Psalm 96:11-12, “Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let the sea resound, and all that is in it. Let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them; let all the trees of the forest sing for joy.”

The day-to-day interaction with God validates that He sees me as a person who is unique and perfect for His purpose. Every small decision sets the stage for future big decisions; God is in the details. When we do not allow Him in the daily boring stuff, we set ourselves up for future challenges. But today, I’m thinking about the glorious, unmistakable signature of God.

“God dwells in His creation and is everywhere indivisibly present in all His works. This is boldly stated by the psalmist: ‘Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence?’” A.W. Tozer, The Pursuit of God

Daily Grind

Meeting Him in the daily grind is easier if we can connect with God on a grand scale. When the repetitive mire of a fallen world seems to overwhelm us, we visually go back to that mountaintop. We bask in His creation’s incredible beauty and complexity, knowing that today is not challenging for Him. He’s got this.

“The universe is the theater of God’s glory.” John Calvin, Institutes of the Christian Religion

Psalm 19:1-2. “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day, they pour forth speech; night after night, they reveal knowledge.”

This year, find your spot where God’s presence is undeniable. We are all built differently. We all have our quirks, passions, and visions of beauty. Achor your faith in the tangible. When life crescendos into chaos, have a place to seek God. Go to that place often to refuel. God created all of this just for you. Knowing he is the author, he wants you to experience great joy and peace.

The Stones will Cry Out.

Isaiah 55:12, “You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands.”

Remember some of Christ’s last words to the Pharisees in Luke. The Pharisees in the crowd ask Jesus to rebuke His disciples for their loud praises. He replied (Luke 19:40), ‘“I tell you, if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out.”‘

In times of need and you lament before the Lord, even the stones will cry out.

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