The greatest proclamation and advertisement ever designed for this world was not done by man. But by a wonderful and all powerful God. If one were to look at advertisements today. You would see that television, radio, magazines, news papers, billboards etc., advertise something of value. It is a multi-billion dollar enterprise. But all of man’s advertisement will pale in comparison; to the advertisement of the God of heaven and earth.
Long before modern day advertisement schemes had been invented. God was the originator of advertisements and publicity in a good, honest sense. God would use the whole of creation; the universe, planets, earth and nature to show his majesty and glory. “The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork. Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge.” (Ps. 19:1-2).
What a magnificent thought this is. God used the azure blue sky as a scroll to write and unveil his royal grandeur. The stars in the heavens to show his endless imagination and wisdom. The earth shows his eyes of beauty and wonderment. And all of creation shows his handiwork. By his hands (spoken words) were all these things made. God is the designer and maker of all things that exist in perfection.
When you look at the stars, clouds, sky, ocean, mountains, animals and a million other things. Listen carefully, for they whisper and sometimes shout aloud the very existence of God. They advertise and proclaim God’s glory, majesty, honor, omniscience (all knowing) , omnipresence (everywhere) and omnipotence (unlimited and universal power). “For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse” (Rom. 1:20).
Thus God has given us eyes to see, ears to hear, a nose to smell, skin to touch, and a tongue to taste. Our 5 senses help us to see, hear, smell, touch and taste. These senses help us to perceive and absorb and digest some of the awesomeness and compassion and mercy and blessing of God. We are saturated and immersed in the glory of God’s compassion and love.
We can not escape God in the mountains, or in the bottom of the ocean, or hide behind the furthest star. Where ever we go even in death he is there. “If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in Sheol, behold, thou art there. If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea; Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me.” (Ps. 139:8-10).
Man has no excuse in denying the existence of God. “The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God” (Ps.14:1). Look at the rose’s pedals, or the snow flakes intricate designs. Think of the huge elephants or the tiny ants. Each serve a unique purpose in the scheme of life.
The sun in the sky and moon at night, makes us aware that God does not sleep. “He that keepeth thee will not slumber” (Ps. 121:3). God’s watchful eye is always upon us because he cares for man. “Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” (1 Peter 5:7).
How much does God care for you? “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16). I tell you now my friend, that the universe and all the creations that God has made, were not worth the death of his only begotten Son. So what makes man so special in the eyes of God? Only God knows the answer to that. I would feel like Peter when he said, “Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord.” (Lk. 5:8).
God has revealed himself to man through nature and his will through his divine word. Nature and the universe is powerless to teach us the way of salvation. Only God’s divine words of the Bible can declare the plan of salvation (2 Tim. 3:16-17; Rom. 1:16). God wants you and I to be saved, “not willing that any should perish (2 Peter 3:9). I hope you will decide to follow and serve God.
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