Design and color

HIS (the LORD GOD ALMIGHTY’s) work is honorable and glorious: and HIS

righteousness endures forever (Psalm 111:3).

In wisdom GOD created all things.  HE demonstrated such a flair for beauty, design, a love of color and variety in HIS creation of HE creatures.  When I saw this little bird today I thought of a Bible phrase… “even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these” (Matthew 6:29).  The phrase literally speaks of GOD clothing flowers of the field but the principle applies to all that HE has made. The LORD dressed this little bird beautifully, wouldn’t you agree?

The LORD GOD does all things well.

Hugs

Sharon

It had escaped my notice

Something had escaped my notice and it took seeing a little blue car for the HOLY SPIRIT to teach me.  You may laugh at me, for it is quite simple yet very significant to me, so I am going to tell you about it.

As I passed the elementary school on my morning walk this morning, I saw a new little car painted the most beautiful blue.  It was a shade I don’t remember seeing before and in the split second I was admiring it, I was reminded of a piece of a bible verse and in a flash of insight, I suddenly understood more than I’d ever seen in that verse before. I will highlight the section that exploded like a firecracker as I lay the foundation and put this truth into Bible context.

John 1:¹ In the beginning was the WORD and the WORD was with GOD and the WORD was GOD…¹⁴ and the WORD was made flesh and dwelt among us, (and we beheld HIS glory, the glory of the only begotten of the FATHER (GOD), full of grace and truth.

So, we see clearly that the WORD, spoken of here who is with GOD and is GOD is the LORD JESUS CHRIST.

John 1:³ All things were made by HIM and without HIM not anything (not a single thing) was made that was made.

Hebrews 1 verifies that JESUS is GOD and the Creator of all things.  Hebrews 1:³ (GOD) has in these last days spoken to us by HIS SON whom HE has appointed heir of all things, by whom (JESUS) also HE (GOD the FATHER) made the worlds. ⁸ to the SON (GOD the FATHER) said, O GOD YOUR throne is forever…¹⁰ O LORD in the beginning YOU laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the works of YOUR hands.

So how does John 1:3 without HIM not anything (not a single thing) was made that was made have to do with that beautiful blue color I was admiring? 

JESUS made all things that were made, The Greek construction of the words ‘were made’ are in the perfect tense meaning they were made and continue to be.  JESUS made all the elements that exist and those elements continue to be.  Those elements JESUS made were used in the making of that beautiful blue.  Therefore, that beautiful blue could not have been made without JESUS.

Without JESUS nothing could or can be made and that highlights another aspect of JESUS who died for the sins of the world that any who believe in HIM might not perish but have eternal life (John 3:16).

In the same way that nothing can be made without JESUS, so also no one can come to GOD without JESUS.

John 14:⁶ JESUS said unto him, “I am the way, the truth and the life, no man comes to (GOD) the FATHER but by ME.

Do you have access to GOD the FATHER?

Hugs

Sharon

Everything good

GOD is amazing, the author of creativity and I love HIS designs.  Crazy as it seems, what appears here as a bird is actually a flower.

Have you ever been delighted when catching a glimpse of a vibrantly colored dazzling rainbow, filled with joy at seeing the beauty of a sunrise or sunset, or set to dancing when you hear lively strains of music?  Those are just crumbs of the glory/majesty of GOD’s astounding power. “For every good and perfect gift is from above and comes down from the FATHER of lights” (James 1:17).

Across the spectrum, when you have been troubled, confused, or hurting have you opened the Bible and prayed and been met and filled with peace?  That is just a tidbit of being aware of the Presence of our ALMIGHTY loving GOD.

As believers in JESUS, we are guaranteed to both experience the awesome wonder of GOD’s amazing Presence and every thing good which is the glory of HIS majestic power. We get to experience them both intimately throughout all eternity.

But not so for the ones who refuse JESUS and turn from the truth (2 Thessalonians 2:10).  These want nothing to do with GOD on earth and suppress or push from themselves every thought of the LORD (Romans 1:18-23). So GOD gives them what they have chosen for all eternity.  It is written, “These shall be punished with everlasting destruction shut out from the Presence of GOD and the glory of HIS power (everything good)” (2 Thessalonians 1:9).

For this reason, we who know JESUS tell others about JESUS. And like GOD our Heavenly FATHER, we do not want others to suffer (Ezekiel 18:30-32).

The LORD is merciful and kind, HE is good and anyone who calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved! (Romans 10:9-10, 13).

Hugs

Sharon

Colors

Being I focused in with my phone, this snap-shot can only give you a small hint and tiny portion of the brilliance and panorama GOD set before me.  HE is so good to me!

GOD’s throne is describe as encircled with colors predominantly green (Revelation 4:3).  GOD set HIS bow (the rainbow which has all the colors of the spectrum in the clouds as a reminder of HIS promise to all living things on the earth (Genesis 9:8-17). 

Colors are amazing and have power. They can impact our moods, emotions, and behaviors.  They are a gift from GOD, a smidgeon of what it means to be made in the likeness of GOD (Genesis 1:26).

Warm colors (red, yellow and orange, and variations like pink) evoke warmth and even happiness due to their brightness.  They convey optimism, enthusiasm, and passion.

Cool colors (greens, blues, purples) have a calming effect with the power to relax us.  It is no wonder GOD’s throne is encircled in green (Revelation 4:3) and that HE made the sky and water blue and trees and grass green.  For the LORD who knows all things knew we would have struggles. When we look to GOD HE calms our fears (John 14:1) and gives us rest.

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28).

Neutral colors (brown, black and white, as well as variations like gray) can be powerful.

A moment ago, through colors, I was reminded of how much GOD loves me and how HE loves to give me good things.   “For no good thing will HE withhold from them that walk uprightly” ( Psalm 84:11).

You see I had foot surgery and one thing about foot surgery, you need to keep your foot elevated as it is healing and are therefore confined in one position and one place.  So here I am I stuck sitting with my foot propped up.  As I stopped to think about the wording, I glanced up from my writing of a lesson to view breathtaking beauty.

Just looking out my window I saw the spectacular Autumn colors of the trees in the park across the street from me and rejoiced in GOD’s detailed creation and love.  I thanked GOD for making me and you in HIS likeness (Genesis 1:26) in that we can see and enjoy colors.

A month ago, I had the delight of attending a retreat. Between meetings a train ride was scheduled to see the changing colors in the mountains north of Woodland Park.  But what I just saw out my very own east windows far surpassed the beauty I saw that day both in variety and vibrance.  Which just goes to show you that GOD can and will bless you no matter where you are.

  HE is so good to me!

Hugs

Sharon