Created for HIM!

 

The picture above is the Nile River. In Ezekiel 29:3, Pharoah claims the Nile is HIS RIVER saying, "The Nile is mine; I made it for myself." I read this verse and I think of the arrogance of this Egyptian leader. 

Then I was thinking about how we act the same way. We might not say it, but we act like WE MADE all the wonders and splendors that surround us. As I was reflecting on this statement of misplaced pride, I instantly thought of the song, "This is My Father's World." I love this song and Amy Grant has a beautiful version that I have included below. 

Not only does creation belong to the Lord, WE are also HIS CREATION. We have been created for his glory, not our own. I praise God that HE IS STILL IN CONTROL. Even as we see the current turmoil in Israel, GOD IS STILL IN CHARGE OF ALL CREATION. Please Lord, help us remember your great power and might! Spend some time listening to this wonderful praise song and reflect on the words!

This is my Father's world
And to my listening ears
All nature sings, and roundly rings
The music of the spheres

This is my Father's world
The birds their carols raise
The morning light, the lily-white
Declare their maker's praise

This is my Father's world
I rest me in the thought
Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas
His hand the wonders wrought

This is my Father's world
Oh, let me ne'er forget
That though the wrong seems oft so strong
God is the ruler yet

This is my Father's world
Why should my heart be sad?
The Lord is King, let the heavens ring
God reigns, let the earth be glad

This is my Father's world
He shines in all that's fair
In the rustling grass I hear Him pass
He speaks to me everywhere

In the rustling grass I hear Him pass
He speaks to me everywhere