God, the creator
From today’s Scripture: The designer and maker of the earth who established it, not creating it to be a waste, but designing it be lived in: I am the LORD, and there is no other.—Is 45:18
It is hard for us to wrap our head around the fact that God made everything. After all, so much of what we see and use is human-made. Maybe it was easier for ancient peoples, people who lived close to the land, who saw the direct connection between nature and the food on their plate. Today’s reading, though, tells a different story.
Prophets such as Isaiah seldom proclaim a word where that word isn’t needed. Notice in today’s Scripture the proclamation of God’s sovereignty. Most likely Isaiah was proclaiming this because people were thinking otherwise.
We all tend to take a little too much credit for the things around us, then as now. Advent is a great season to get things back into the right perspective.
Let us pray: Lord, help me today to step away from myself and recognize your sovereignty. Let me take moments today to look for awe. You designed a wondrous creation for me to live within. Today, help me to be alive.
Today’s author is John Feister, an award-winning journalist and member of Glenmary’s Communications Team.
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