Rock Band

 “So let Heaven rejoice, let Earth be jubilant, and pass the word among the nations, ‘God reigns!’ Let Ocean, all teeming with life, bellow, let Field and all its creatures shake the rafters; Then the trees in the forest will add their applause…” 

(1 Chronicles 16:33 MSG)

Wow!  Have you heard a bellowing ocean as the whales and sea-life speak and waves crash to shore? Or how about a forest in full applause during a windy day?  It happens all around us.  God’s creation is praising and giving Him glory.  The very thought of all creation, not just people, praising God makes me want to join in even more. Jesus said to the Pharisees in Luke 19, that if the disciples didn’t give him praise the very rocks would. Stones crying out and praising God?  Fascinating!  Gives a whole new meaning to “rock band” doesn’t it? Hm…yes…well…let’s move on, shall we?

I read a book called, “The Great Animal Orchestra” by Bernie Krause.  Mr. Krause has spent most of his life recording the sounds of nature.  He is so attuned to its patterns and sounds that he could tell you the difference between the sound of waves washing up on Lake Michigan and the waves hitting a beach in Florida.  He would even be able to tell you exactly which beach, and probably the time of the day, so distinct is each pattern. This man has discovered creation sounds all around us that we are not even aware of.  Beautiful sounds that some of us may never hear ourselves that God has created for his praise and glory. 

Giving God praise is natural for his creation.  1 Corinthians 10:31 says, “So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God”.  And Isaiah 43:7: “everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made.” We were created to praise and glorify God. The trees, oceans, and wildlife have it figured out.  Even the very rocks understand who is worthy of their praise.  I don’t know about you, but I really don’t want to be outdone by a rock!

So, join with me, “All together now—applause for God! Sing songs to the tune of his glory, set glory to the rhythms of his praise. Say of God, ‘We've never seen anything like him!’… The whole earth falls to its knees—it worships you, sings to you,”

(Psalm 66:4 MSG)

Praising our Lord today with you and all of creation!

Lisa