Nature is meant to remind us of God’s power and His divine nature. Paul says in Romans 1:20 that attributes of God which we can’t see are nevertheless “knowable” through what He has created.
Those who teach an evolutionary view of the earth’s development would say that many of the wonders in creation were formed over millions of years, resulting in their modern form. Glaciers, mountains, lakes, all primarily formed by nature itself, as its forces move upon itself.
But the Scripture says that what God made, as described in Genesis, is a sign of His power and His nature.
So that crystal clear lake with a mountain behind it? That is a picture of our God’s creativity. And the sound of mighty rushing waters, it is a sign of His power that should produce awe in us.
Psalm 96 says the Lord made the heavens, while the gods of the peoples are but idols.
“May the heavens be joyful, and may the earth rejoice; May the sea roar, and all it contains; May the field be jubilant, and all that is in it. Then all the trees of the forest will sing for joy Before the LORD, for He is coming.” Psalm 96:11-13a, NAS
“The heavens tell of the glory of God; And their expanse declares the work of His hands.” Psalm 19:1 NAS
So we ought to look to the creation, in part, for our view of our God, His wonder, His majesty, His power and His grandeur. It certainly exists in the many creatures He created, and the environments in which they live. Our summer family trip reminded me of all this, as we saw the many thermal basins and canyons in Yellowstone, and the knife edged peaks of the Grand Tetons. The elk, bison, and many other animals in their habitat were all created by our God, to remind us of His power.
To God be the glory! And get out to appreciate all He has wonderfully made.
