“Light is sweet, and it pleases the eyes to see the sun.” —Ecclesiastes 11:7
It’s been a hot summer around here. No one likes extreme heat or cold, and we are all pretty good at complaining about both.
But lately, I’ve been complaining less and noticing more.
I’m reminded of life’s predictable rhythms and how seasons come and go. There are so many dependable cycles in life that it would be easy to overlook them and miss the miracle that they are.
For example, the Earth is spinning on its axis at around 1,000 miles per hour, giving us the rhythm of day and night. At the same time, it is moving around the sun, held in place by God’s mysterious and faithful design. We are flying through space at a staggering 67,000 miles per hour.
Yet most mornings, we simply pour the coffee, watch the sun come up, and call it Wednesday.
The predictability of light and darkness, morning and evening, seasons and years reminds us that life is fragile but not random. We may not understand all of God’s work, but we can receive the light He gives us today with gratitude.
The evidence uncovered by science does not weaken my faith in God; it deepens my wonder at the God of science. Every new scientific discovery unveils a new and deeper awe of His unparalleled creativity and power.
The heavens aren’t the only place where God’s design inspires wonder. The human body is pretty remarkable too, although some of my original parts have recently begun lodging formal complaints.
People often ask me about my hip since my recent replacement surgery. It’s the wrong question. My hip is brand new, and it still has that new-car smell we all love. 🤣
A better question would be about all the soon-to-be 71-year-old original parts. 🎂🎉🎈
As wonderful as the new hip is, it won’t last anywhere near as long as the original. Of course, it won’t have to.
Beware: We OGs love to host “organ recitals,” where we spend the first 20 minutes listing everything that hurts, has been replaced, or isn’t working properly in our bodies.
Our Creator cannot be outdone, but I suspect it pleases Him when we use the creativity He gave us to repair what has been broken.
On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” —John 20:19
I can’t wait to receive my new resurrected body in the kingdom to come. Jesus got the first one, and He appeared among His disciples even though the doors were locked.
Sign me up for that option.
Everything may be temporary now, but that does not make it any less extraordinary. In fact, like the changing seasons, its temporary nature makes it more precious.
Creation is not only something to enjoy; it is an invitation to know the One who created it and who has promised to make all things new.
Run the play: The next time we’re tempted to complain about the weather, our aging bodies, or the season we find ourselves in, let’s pause long enough to notice the miracle, thank the Creator, and remember the forecast:
Renewal is coming.
Finding Our Place in the Story
What are you tempted to complain about that could become an invitation to notice God’s faithfulness and thank Him for the renewal He has promised?
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