Matthew 5:14-16 and a Male Goldfinch on a Sunflower, Eastern Nebraska.

“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lamp stand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 5:14-16

Letting Your Light Shine

The words of Jesus always speak truth. Our lives have a great story to tell the world. If Christians live out godly lives of love and truth people will be drawn to God. Just as the brilliant birds of creation draw our eyes to them, the people of God will draw the eyes of others to God when we shine our light for the Lord.

Don’t hide your lamp. Let your light shine!

Read all of Matthew 5 -7 and Jesus’s Sermon on the Mount.

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Daniel 4:2-3 and Horseshoe Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado.

“It has seemed good to me to declare the signs and wonders which the Most High God has done for me. ‘How great are His signs and how mighty are His wonders! His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom and His dominion is from generation to generation.’” Daniel 4:2-3

A Mighty King Worships God

The Bible records that King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon persecuted God’s people. He destroyed God’s temple, Jerusalem and the nation of Judah.

After he saw the many miracles God worked through the Jewish prophet Daniel, Daniel’s friends and in his own life, Nebuchadnezzar repented and bowed His knee before God. The reformed mighty King marveled at God’s greater might and made the above declaration recorded in Daniel 4.

If God can transform Nebuchadnezzar, than our God can transform anyone!

In Daniel 4 Nebuchadnezzar declares the praise to God and then tells the personal story of his own conversion. You can read it here.

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Job 38:8-10 and the Strait of Juan De Fuca, Olympic National Park, Washington State.

“Or who enclosed the sea with doors when, bursting forth, it went out from the womb? When I made a cloud its garment and thick darkness its swaddling band, and I placed boundaries on it and set a bolt and doors.” Job 38:8-10

A Poetic Look at the Sea and All Creation

The last several chapters of the Bible’s book of Job give us an inspiring, poetic look at God’s hand in creation. With dramatic elegance Job chapters 38-41 proclaim the power and transcendence of our God.

These chapters are some of my favorites. I never get tired of reading them. The words sing of the greatness of God in creation. The poetic imagery and word pictures from nature give us a regal look at God.

You can read more about God’s mighty hand in creating the earth, the sea and the heavens in Job 38.

Isaiah 64:4-5a and Hikers Overlooking a Valley, White Mountains New Hampshire.

“From ancient times no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God but You, who acts on behalf of those who wait for Him. You welcome those who gladly do right, who remember Your ways.” Isaiah 64:4-5a

No Eye Has Seen What Good Things God Has

In Isaiah 64 the Prophet Isaiah writes a confession of sins. The Nelson Study Bible calls Isaiah 63 and 64 “a prayer of penitence.” Isaiah recognizes the consequences of sin and confesses the sins of His people. In verses 4 and 5 he contrast the consequences of sin with the reward received by those who remain faithful to God.

In Heaven, God has great things planned for those who follow Him. Nothing in this physical creation compares to the glory and wonders of Heaven with God. The Apostle Paul quotes this passage of Isaiah in 1 Corinthians 2:9. There he reminds us of, “All that God has prepared for those who love Him.”

Read all of Isaiah 64.

Philippians 4:4-5 and Coneflowers, Bellevue, Nebraska.

“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near.” Philippians 4:4-5

Rejoice Always

In the summer it seems like so many flowers rejoice. May their beauty remind us to rejoice as well.

The Bible tells us to rejoice always. That can be difficult, but when we focus on God and not on our situation it is easier to remain joyful. I know for myself, that my days would flow easier if I only remember to stay joyful and also remember that The Lord is always near.

For more encouragement from the words of the Apostle Paul read all of Philippians 4.

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