Abide

 Abide

“For his invisible attributes, that is his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen since the creation of the world, being understood through what he has made as a result, people are without excuse.” Romans 1:20

How do we Abide in God’s Presence? 

One of my favorite creations that God made is the ocean. The beauty and majesty of something that can’t be seen where it ends.  The power and magnitude of something that can’t fully be taken in as we stand and gaze at its beauty. 

God created the ocean. We can’t see God but when we gaze out at His creation we get to worship knowing our Creator. He reveals Himself through creation.  Look around and listen as all creation worships Him. Some are silent like the stars and moon and others we can hear like the birds. Looking at His creation all around us is the reminder to listen, stop, and remember. We are His greatest creation. 

Sometimes God gives us opportunities to stand still and observe. I was in the wilderness with over 2,000 women recently camping. I woke up early that day before the sun rose and stood outside gazing at the stars. They lit up the sky like nothing I had ever seen before. No distractions, just the stars over the tents that couldn’t be counted. No beginning and no end of the tents and in them were women who slept. Every single woman God knew them. Even as they slept He was watching over them. 

He abides with us. His constant presence is everywhere. But it will take me standing still and gazing upon His glory and remembering He is always with me. Even when it is really quiet. Even when it feels so distant. He abides within our praises. In that remembrance my response must be a heart posture of praise. 

Look around and see where God is moving. Thank Him and praise Him.