S) "33 Then the trees of the forest will sing for joy before the Lord;
For He is coming to judge the earth."
1 Chronicles 16:33 (NASB)
O) I don't want to sound new-agey, or like a hippy, or read really deep into this, but it stood out to me a lot today. Trees will praise the LORD. It's not the only place we see reference to creation glorifying God. In fact, the concept is found in several places. However, this stood out to me, because these trees had a very specific reason to sing. And, why might trees have reason to rejoice about the judgement that God brings, except that it might concern themselves? That is to say, the trees might have cause to want to see people be judged.
A) The bottom line, here, is that this earth does not belong to us. Ashamedly, I've made fun of the ultra-liberal, "spiritual," tree-hugging-types in the past. The stark truth is, though, that when God comes to judge the earth, I might be found guilty of something that these ridiculed people might not. They respect God's creation more than I do! now, I'm not suggesting that I start praying to "Mother Earth" or some such nonsense, but I do think there's an important lesson to learn. I can do a lot of harm to the name of Christ, by disrespecting His creation, while bearing His name. On the flip-side, how much good can I do, by showing my love for God, by my respect for what He has made. Who knows, maybe the trees really will thank me later?.
P) Father, I confess and ask forgiveness, for disrespecting Your creations. I never want to confuse things, and worship Your creations, but help me to use them as an opportunity to praise You, God. Remind me that this beauty, with which You have surrounded me, is not for me alone to behold, but for Your glory. In Jesus's name I pray. Amen.
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