“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.”
Genesis 1:1 (NLT)
Consider this for a moment. He didn’t just create things. He created in great detail and beauty. Think about the hummingbird, for example. They are so beautiful in their multi-colors and so tiny. They only hesitate long enough to drink the provided nectar never stopping their wing action. Then they zip off to another zone somewhere. The males are the real characters of the hummingbird world. They challenge anything that threatens their territory, no matter how large.
This tiny fowl is an amazing creature. It has a tiny heart, which beats ten times faster than the human heart. Hummingbird speeds are faster than most of us drive and they can fly backwards. In addition, hummingbirds can fly for hundreds of miles without a rest stop. They are a joy to watch and they may be the bravest creatures on the planet. Not many creatures would angrily challenge another creature that is a thousand times its size.
Protecting its turf, eh? I think it might be ambition. Perhaps the hummer is trying to assess the mystery of the larger creature. Perhaps it wants to understand its world and the creatures in it. Whatever the hummer’s real intent, I’ll never know. But I do know about us humans. We hurl ourselves at God hoping to comprehend more about him and his plan for us. Each worship service, we anticipate seeing him if only in a haze. Daily, we try to get a glimpse of him, hear him, and feel his presence as we live our lives in obedience to him. Like the hummingbird, we protect our turf by learning more about the one who created all things.
Dear Father, thank you for your grace and mercy. Thank you for the detailed beauty of your creation. Empower us with faith and loyalty. Enable us to share your message with others. I pray this in Jesus’ name. AMEN
Let us praise God for his plan and live to achieve his purpose,