Daily Devotional
Are You Looking for God’s Glory?
“The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows His handiwork.”
Psalm 19:1
September 8, 2021
Ponder This
Some time ago Joyce and I took a vacation down to a little island in the Caribbean. We stayed in a little cabin that had no air conditioning, right by the water’s edge. And there was a wooden dock, a wharf, but not much else to do. We made a big jigsaw puzzle; it took us all week to do that. We walked the beach in order to go down to the little village, and there was a little boat out there. And for recreation, Joyce and I would go out and lie down on our backs on that little wharf at nighttime and talk to one another and look straight up into the stars.
And down in the Caribbean the sky was like the water, crystal clear. Seeing those stars up there, millions and billions of them, would just fill you with awe. We’ve forgotten to look up, haven’t we? We’re so busy. Sometime, find a clear night and just go out and look up and see what God has made. You’re going to see God’s glory.
- How likely are you to stop regularly to observe God’s creation?
- Why is it important to take time to do this regularly? How does this affect your relationship with God?
Practice This
Plan a time this week to do nothing except observe the created world of God. Reflect on God’s glory that is seen in His creation.
FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Front Porch Moments by Gayle Foster
WITH KEY INSIGHTS FROM HER FATHER, ADRIAN ROGERS
I try to unplug each morning with Jesus with just my rocking chair, my Bible, and a pen.
Having a secret place is very important because I know that Jesus is always there waiting for me. I know where I can find Him! His presence is everywhere, but there are places where it is so thick you can cut it with a knife. You may not even have a front porch, but there is a secret place for you as well. God’s invitations are for anyone who will respond. There is no more important request than the one found in Psalm 27:8: “My heart has heard You say, ‘Come and talk with Me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’”
