Translating His Glory

 

He made the moon

   to mark the seasons.

The sun knows

   its time for setting.

         Psalm 104. 19

Seasons change.

The sun rises and sets.

And as precise and

  dependable as they are,

they don't just happen.

But the glory of the sun,

the brilliance of

  leaves changing color

are evidence of

 God's intricate design,

       every day and season,

not nature calling to us, 

       but the Creator.

"In order that we finite beings

may apprehend the Emperor,

He translates His glory

   into multiple forms

--into stars, woods, waters,

beasts, and the bodies of men."

          -- C. S. Lewis

O LORD,

You have surrounded us

with beauty 

and the complexity of

     every living thing.

We stand in awe of You.

You love us that much

as to make this world

  a magnificent place

to know You more

       in every detail.