Creation

     The glory of God is seen everyday at home and everywhere you travel.  What's more, God trusted us and placed us in charge of His creation when He said, "Have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that moves on the earth...See I have given you every herb that yields seed...every tree whose fruit yields seed; to you it is for food."
     You see, God entrusted His people with a work to do, and He expects us to value all He has given us and to value our work.  We are to do our work well.
     Part of what this means to me is, don't litter.  Enjoy His glorious works.  Feed the birds and watch their amazing flight patterns, take time to marvel in the creatures and plants, protect God's wonderful sights, love nature, soak up the sun, and breathe the fresh air.  Feel the soil.  Yes, go barefoot from time to time.
     I have to admire not everyone gets into nature and barefoot ways, but we can all do our part to enjoy the sunsets and rainbows of blessings.  Most of all, "be fruitful" with His creation and thank Him; praise Him beneath His glorious heavens.

Psalms 19:1-2, 6a "The heavens proclaim the glory of God.  The skies display His craftmanship.  Day after day they continue to speak.  Night after night they make Him known.  The sun rises at one end of the heavens and follows its course to the other end..."

     How can we glory in God's creation if we do not know Him?  Hosea 6:3a "Oh, that we might know the Lord!"  (6b) "I want you to know me..."
     A small part of learning to know God begins "In The Beginning".  Let's not betray His trust in our charge to have dominion over the earth.

Impact for God

     I seem to have slipped and been away, for a spell,  from writing for Jesus.  Although I have not been posting weekly, I love the Lord no less, and I know that Jesus is like the father of the lost son described in Luke, chapter 15.  "His father saw him and was filled with compassion.  He ran, threw his arms around his neck, and kissed him." 
     Although I fail miserably, I sincerely want to make an impact for the Glory of God.  How do I succeed?  Some simple reminders come from the word IMPACT.

I-nform others of God
M-anage your tongue and thoughts
P-ut away differences
A-pproach others with sincere love
C-loak yourself in the Word
T-each righteousness through words and actions

Charles Spurgeon wrote, "I would put it to you, my dear hearer, have you been fruitful?  Have you been fruitful with your wealth?  Have you been fruitful with your talent?  Have you been fruitful with your time?  What are you doing for Jesus now?  Salvation is not by doings, you are saved by grace, but if you are so saved, prove it by your devoted life.  Consecrate yourself anew this day wholly to your Master's service.  You are not your own but bought with a price, and if you would not be like these thorn-choked seeds, live while you live, with all-consuming zeal."