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The diversity of nature is a testament to the magnificent power and glory of God from the world of microorganisms of bacteria, cells, and viruses to the oceanic plankton, algae that produce as much as half of the earth’s oxygen. I guess that the other half is produced by the photosynthesis of plants. The continued availability of fresh water on land despite the oceans and seas holding 97% of the earth’s water in salted form. As humans strive to explore the deep space beyond our terrestrial existence, the immensity of the universe makes us feel like we are just a mere drop in the vast earthly oceans or a mere bacterium on this vast earth. Yet, there are still areas on earth itself that humans know very little about. As humans need air and water to live, civilisations are always built on lands close to water sources. The sea is off-limits because we can’t drink the water, and neither can our lungs access the oxygen in the seawater. But the day will come when the sea will be no more as revealed to John in Revelation 21.
Nature showcases the power of God. If we are still in the faith when we breathe our last, one day, we will get to live in the new heaven and new earth in our glorified bodies. We have a glimpse of our eternal life in Revelation 21, but a few passages in Scriptures will not be enough for us to imagine what that world will be like and how we will live with God living amongst us. However, we trust God to make sure that everything will function in perfect equilibrium like the nature we know now. The earth itself was broken by sin and the fall of man and is groaning for the day of liberation. In other words, the earth itself is waiting for the new heaven and new earth of Revelation 21, where perhaps the present uncertainties of nature may finally be tamed!
This morning, as we worship God in His splendour and glory, let us trust Him with our lives and our future. The future, like nature, is unpredictable. We don’t know when it will rain and whether the rain will bring too much water into the system, leading to flashfloods. For us here in the tropics, we crave the rain for our plants and crops, but also, it’s a refreshing touch on an otherwise hot and humid day. Trust that the LORD will make our paths smooth as we put our faith in Him. Like His creation declares His glory, He can and will make our lives likewise, what more when we are also His creation and are created in His own image!
Ronnie's Thoughts 