God's Look and Touch!

Signs of life are seen all around us. God’s creation is full of ongoing activity. Some of it is always visible while other activity goes on beneath the surface of the earth, only to burst forth from time to time shaking or ERUPTING to remind us that it is going on.

In the Psalms we read…
“(31) May the glory of the LORD endure forever; may the LORD rejoice in his works, (32) WHO LOOKS ON THE EARTH AND IT TREMBLES, WHO TOUCHES THE MOUNTAINS AND THEY SMOKE!” ( Psalm 104:31-32 ESV)

At the look of God, the earth quakes or trembles. God touches the mountains and they smoke. All picturing the responsiveness of God’s creation to Him. However, how many people live in this world unwilling to acknowledge that they live their life in the full view of God. Though God observes their manner of living, the choices they make, and the sin they flaunt, they do not tremble as they ignore His standard for morality. There are also many who are touched by the blessings of God (i.e. Matthew 5:45) and yet, unlike the earth and mountains, they are unresponsive to Him. His blessings seem to prompt no response to either glorify or thank Him. But then, that’s nothing new among mankind (note Romans 1:20-21) who continues to be without excuse.

Do we live exhibiting an awareness of God’s look? Does our life reveal that we have been touched by God? With such acknowledgement are we working out our salvation with fear and trembling? ( Philippians 2:12-13)

What was the response of the psalmist? He went on to state…
“(33) I WILL SING to the Lord as long as I live; I WILL SING PRAISE to my God while I have being.” ( Psalm 104:33 ESV)

His response was to ERUPT IN PRAISE! His awareness of God and His power welled up in the singing of praises. Are we similarly impacted by the look and touch of God? Like the psalmist, may we also ERUPT IN PRAISE to God, allowing it to flow from our lips and life for as long as we live.

Have a great day GUSHING THE PRAISE GOD IS DUE!
Carl

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