God's Hand

Psalms 8:4 What is man, that thou art mindful of him? And the son of man, that thou visitest him?

We went on a trip and God went with us to show us His creation.

As we travelled west, we saw His hand in the forested lands of the South. We witnessed the evidence of His power in the storm-torn areas from Pensacola to Louisiana where God said to us "See, what man has built up, can be torn down in but a day."

We continued into Oklahoma where, by a lake side, He said "See what a glorious palette from which I can paint a sunset?" Further in He showed us that by His marvelous hand he creates salenite gypsum crystals just under the surface of a massive inland salt plain where we could easily free them up to take as souvenirs. As we continued westward, we saw massive farm lands where man plants wheat, corn, and soy. Even there God said "By my hand they grow or whither." We also saw great plains-lands where God's breath blew over grasses that He grows for His creatures and man can range cattle.

We drove into south-eastern Colorado where desert-like areas lead into hill-country where His creative genius put rock formations that come from seemingly nowhere, and great valleys have been gouged out to leave land fertile enough for trees and grass to grow. Even here he said "See by My great flood, I created such stark beauty."

As we drove north from Pueblo Co., we were surprised by the suddenness by which the Rocky Mountains leap to the sky in long lines as far as the eye can see. We drove to the top of Pike's Peak where He said "I've seen the Pyramids that man has made, and they are pretty impressive, now consider this mountain upon which you stand and look west!" and sure enough, there were peaks higher upon which snow always keeps company with the clouds. "They will endure for longer than the pyramids if I tarry. These are small compared to My Himalayas."
He said, "Look down from here." and we did and saw how insignificant man's cities are. Where only some buildings are higher than His trees. From 14,110 feet up, you can't even discern many roads, and only then by the straight lines they sometimes make in the landscape.
Later, in the evening, we saw the glittering lights of the city and God said "Look up." From the millions of visible stars we saw more beauty than any city lights.

God showed us His small things too. We witnessed many of His flying jewels, the hummingbird. How the light flashes off their feathers as they cavort in the air or hover to take a drink from a feeder.

We drove homeward via New Mexico, where God showed us great Mesas that he caused to be. We even saw Volcanos that He thrust up through the ground.

Back through Texas, God showed us great farm/cattle lands where occasionally we would see man's machines pumping Gods fuel from the ground. As we drove through Amarillo, God said "Watch while I stir up the clouds and drive mighty thunder-storms and hail!". All small compared to Gods ability.
We continued through Texas for two days and He guided us through hot, dry weather to warm wet.

Back through Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, we saw His hand in the rivers, bayous, and wetlands He made.

Through it all He kept us safe, He showed us His creation, and He showed us He was still everywhere. He continues to keep His control over all!

What a Glorious God we serve!
How grateful we are to have seen His creation on our journey!
And how glad we are to be home.