Recently I was kayaking through some tidal marshland in southern Georgia. Hundreds, maybe even thousands, of Fiddler crabs were scampering around in the mud. Larger crabs, turtles, and fish were swimming in the water. Numerous oyster beds were scattered throughout the marshes. Tiny snails were seen clinging to the marsh grass. I observed different species of birds. Dragonflies were darting back and forth. The list of living organisms could go on and on.
As I was paddling through the marshland, I realized that this was becoming a genuine and meaningful worship experience for me.
Godly worship is a 24/7 lifestyle of both knowing God and responding to Him.
I was reminded of the fact that there is a sovereign God. I knew that this marshland was part of His creation. Dragonflies, one small part of God’s creation, are amazing. Scientists tell us that the head of a dragonfly has two large compound eyes. Each eye has as many as 30,000 lenses. A dragonfly has nearly 360 degree vision. A dragonfly has a wider spectrum of color than humans. Wow! God’s creation is awesome.
My response:
“You are worthy, O Lord our God,
to receive glory and honor and power.
For you created all things,
and they exist because you created what you pleased.”
(Revelation 4:11 NLT)
Then God said, “Let the waters swarm with fish and other life. Let the skies be filled with birds of every kind.” So God created great sea creatures and every living thing that scurries and swarms in the water, and every sort of bird—each producing offspring of the same kind. And God saw that it was good. (Genesis 1:20-21 NLT)
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