Tonight’s family service had the theme ‘God’s Wonderful World’ and Mark spoke about the wonders of creation. God’s creation was pronounced good and HIs creation of mankind very good (see Gen 1:1-31); when we think of some of the amazing places we can visit or the latest photos taken by powerful telescopes, we are staggered at the size, diversity and wonder of creation.
Ps 8:3-9 looks at how God made creation for humanity, giving us charge to ‘run the earth’ under God’s authority. We have a responsibility towards creation, but though this task may seem very daunting – particularly in the light of modern industries and the damage these can do to creation – God is still firmly in control. (Ps 104:5-9)
The physical world is a beautiful place, but God is a spiritual being and has blessed us with every spiritual blessing too. (Eph 1:3) The physical and spiritual worlds interlock. We live in both worlds and God has blessings for both worlds. Our times and our worlds are in His hands (see Ps 31:14-15). We can’t begin to imagine the blessings God has prepared for those who love Him (1 Cor 2:9), but we can be glad for the wonderful worlds He has given us.