1st October 2025

Encountering God In Nature

Since the creation of the world,

His invisible attributes are clearly seen

        Romans 1:20

Today's Bible Reading: Psalm 19:1-6.

When I see the sunrise of each new day, I am reminded of God, and that is how it should be. The whole of Psalm 19, celebrates God’s revealing of Himself to humanity through creation. By connecting with nature, the Psalmist, heightens our awareness of God. Creation declares the truth and beauty of its Creator (Psalm 19:1). Day and night, the skies display God’s glorious majesty: “their voice goes out into all the earth” (v 2–4). And just as the radiant light of the sun touches all, no one is hidden from God’s loving care—a care displayed throughout His created world (v 4–6).

Wherever we are, we can all connect with God through nature—even by gazing out of the window at the sky, opening our hearts to His revelations. Listening to birdsong stills our racing thoughts, inviting His restoration. Appreciating God’s sunset brushstrokes on our homeward commute reassures us of His presence. Seasonal changes prompt thoughts of what God is nurturing within us. A daisy prising its way through tarmac promises that we can fulfil our God-given potential, despite apparent obstacles.

Endless gifts in creation are ours to receive from God today. Amazing!

Prayer: Creator God, thank You for the gift of this world to help me to know You better. In Jesus name. Amen.