The cloak of creation
by Stuart Gray
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I will sing to the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live. May my meditation be pleasing to him, as I rejoice in the Lord (Psalm 104:33,34).
Most people have seen something of the wonders of life in and under the sea, be it visiting an aquarium, snorkelling in places like the Great Barrier Reef, or watching some amazing wildlife documentaries made about the oceans.
What always strikes me is the sheer extravagance of the nautical realm. The colours, shapes and sizes, the habitats they occupy, the interdependence of the species, and how they survive and reproduce. I find it truly amazing.
In this psalm, described as a hymn to the Creator, the author sees creation around him as a robe the Creator clothes himself with to display his glory.
Not only has God created this display, but he also sustains it. Psalm 104:27,28 says, ‘All creatures look to you to give them their food at the proper time. When you give it to them, they gather it up; when you open your hand, they are satisfied with good things’.
However, it is not only the nautical world that God has created and sustains. Look at the sky on a clear moonless night. So many stars and galaxies and heavenly bodies. Again, extravagance. Look at the diversity of plants, animals, birds and insects existing on Earth. Sheer extravagance.
Verse one of Psalm 104 says, ‘O Lord my God, you are very great; you are clothed with splendour and majesty’.
The wonder of creation is a reason alone why we should, along with the psalmist, say, ‘I will sing praise to my God as long as I live’.
Heavenly Father, creator and sustainer of the abundance we see in nature, we thank you for the amazing display that shows us your glory. Help us be good stewards of that part of creation over which we have control. We pray in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour. Amen.
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