Believe It or Not Week 3 Tuesday

The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship. Psalm 19:1

A few years ago, I learned how to knit. I was not great at it, but eventually, I knitted a scarf. I am so proud of that scarf! Here is the thing about this scarf, it is the most simple, basic scarf you have probably ever seen. Why? Because of my skills as a knitter. Ultimately, all created things point to their creator, for better or worse. Because God created this world and everything in it, all creation points to God as the intelligent designer. From the top of the Sandia Mountains to the oceans covering the earth, God created the world and everything in it. The complexity and beauty of everything in creation point to Him, the Intelligent Designer.

Scripture makes it clear that God’s design and intention are evident throughout creation. David wrote in Psalm 19, “The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship” (verse 1). He continued by writing, “Day after day they continue to speak; night after night they make him known. They speak without a sound or word; their voice is never heard” (verses 2-3). David’s word-picture in these verses is crystal clear. Creation points to its Intelligent Designer. It’s beautiful to think about, isn’t it? Without saying a word, creation points directly to God. We all have seen sunsets that are so beautiful that God must have created them. All of these things point us straight to God. 

While this was just David writing about creation pointing to God, it was discovered later that stars emit sound. Elizabeth Landau writes in an article called Symphony of Stars: The Science of Stellar Sound Waves that while we can’t hear them with our ears, there is a symphony taking place. She says that the larger stars are like tubas, and the small stars are high-pitched. How incredible is that! Once again, humanity has discovered what Scripture already knew. 

My friend, there is too much intention behind the giggle of a baby, the bright colors of a sunset, and the beauty of the first snowfall to believe that there is no creator behind it. No, all of the beauty surrounding us points to God, our Intelligent Designer.

Moving toward action

Go on a walk today. Walk slowly and intentionally, noticing the beauty of creation all around you. If you would like, play your favorite worship music while you notice. Then, as you admire the beauty all around you, reflect on God and how everything you are looking at points to Him, the Intelligent Designer.

Going Deeper

Psalm 19:1-14 (NLT)