Gods Glory is revealed in Creation

Once again God ministered to me through his Creation on my walk around the farm. I noticed many white moths or butterflies and my Father revealed some thoughts to my mind.

That he is always close by, and easy to find, if I would just take time to intentionally look. 

That his rod and HIS staff they comfort me. The Word and The Spirit. 

He leads me on the paths of righteousness and HIS will.

He surrounds me, and is ever present. 

His presence rests on me, it can be taken hold of, but it's gentle and often fragile. 

However it's resilient and durable enough to last a few days or flight and to survive the elements and dangers it faces (turns out that these butterflies migrate annually); all the way to the coast, speaks to me if Gods plans and purposes for my Life, I will indeed reach my destination. Literally there were thousands later, truly a reminder of Gods presence and Glory. 

In a similar experience a few days before God showed me that his Glory is found in creation. The variety of grass and flowers of the fields.  Not to mention the insects and birds, all of which he created uniquely and takes care of them to feed and shelter. The call of birds as the give praise to the God of the universe for the life that flows through them. 

I feel the touch of God in the trees, feel and hear the gentle breeze on my face and skin, leading and directing.  

I smell his goodness and faithfulness in fresh cut crass, the aroma of eucalyptus leaves and if you dared to taste, that he is good and pleasant like the honey that the bee's are so diligently producing. 

And then there is man, we reflect the image, glory and presence of our King and HIS Kingdom. We are able to enjoy music, art, beauty; we are moved by brokenness and sadness, and equally able to celebrate the gracious goodness of God. 

We can encourage and exhort each other, bring healing with a touch of compassion and gentleness. On the other hand we can strike with our words and bodies, the choice is ours; reflect God or our own selfish desires.

What a gracious loving Father, who pitches up over and over to reveal himself to me. 

His creation is as unique as he is; my ABBA Father is perfection personified. 

As a Father not only does he nurture, caressing and calming my fears and insecurities but affirms and calls my potential and future out "I love you son, without reserve or condition of performance attached. Now stand up, hold your head high, go and conquer, you can do this, I have your back. Your failings and weaknesses are strength when you hand them over to me."

Earlier I was severely triggered, I felt so undervalued and unappreciated.

 Through friends he showed me that often feelings are deceptive and not always fact or truth. 

That I had much to be grateful for, food, shelter, work and income.  Not to mention many bothers and sisters in Christ that love, support, encourage, exhort, edify and appreciate me.

My pity and compassion should directed to those that are not as blessed as I am with regard to these things. 

Especially the love and affirmation of ABBA Father, those who have not yet experienced his comfort and loving embrace. He calls me beloved Son, and HIS favour is on me. 

I feel that even if I recieve no further blessing in my Life, He is enough to give praise, worship and Glory to HIS name eternally.  

I am accepted just as I am into the Kingdom of God, WOW.



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