Faithbase

Well, hey, Faith Base, happy Thursday. I was out running today and just listening to that crackle of fallen leaves. I don't know if leaves have fallen or are falling where you are, but it was a reminder to me about the, you know, the handiwork of God and just the majesty of creation and how it stretches from, you know, one end of the universe to the other, from, you know, the majestic mountains to whispers of wind. Creation bears witness to the glory and the power of God, our creator. And I wanted to share with you, because I was running, I was thinking about this, one of the most intriguing and encouraging passages in all of the Bible, and hopefully you'll stay throughout the rest of this video with that little, with that little teaser right there, because it reminds us, this verse reminds us that creation cries out. And if nothing else will, creation will cry out as a chorus of praise. And what's inside of that is, you and I are surrounded by that as we go throughout our life, right? We live our days, our weeks, our months, our years, we're on this adventure, this journey of life. And through it, we undoubtedly are going to come across times where our faith is tested, where we feel like our voice is too small to make a difference. And in those moments, I think it's essential to remember that we are not alone in our praise. The very rocks beneath our feet join in this symphony of worship, reminding us that God's glory is proclaimed throughout all creation. The rocks, which may seem lifeless and insignificant, we pass over them so much of the time, we step over them so much of the time, but they possess a voice that testifies to the greatness of our Lord. The verse is Luke chapter 19 in verse 40, I tell you, he replied, if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out. Just as Jesus spoke these words to the Pharisees, the religious people of that day, who were urging him to silence his disciples and their praise, we are reminded that the praise of God cannot be contained. It bursts forth from every corner of creation and even from the rocks themselves. That verse in Luke chapter 19 serves as a powerful reminder that our worship is a part, it's a portion of this incredible symphony that resounds throughout the universe and we are surrounded by it and we are in it every single day. So take heart and encouragement in the fact that we are a part of this cosmic orchestra of praise and even when we face challenges and even when we go through struggles, we can have the confidence and the assurance in knowing that creation is joining with us, surrounding us and empowering us in worship. I am inspired by that. I'm inspired by the praise of the rocks that are under my feet. I'm inspired by the voices that I can't hear but are crying out and magnifying the Lord. Never underestimate the power of praise and never underestimate the impact it can have on the world around us. Remember this friends, even when our own voices may grow weary, may falter at times, creation continues to cry out in praise to our Creator. And so embrace the silent praise of the rocks and let it strengthen your faith and may our lives be this continual offering of worship that is joining in the grand chorus of creation that glorifies the name of our Lord. I hope you're encouraged by that today. I hope you realize that every place your foot steps is a moment of worship that is crying out in creation. It is empowering us, it is guiding us, it is surrounding us, and it's with us every single day. Praise, cry out, give glory, let it inspire you, let it empower you. Be great, be blessed, have an awesome day.