“Thus says God, the Lord,
who created the heavens and stretched them out,
who spread out the earth and what comes from it,
who gives breath to the people on it
and spirit to those who walk in it:”
– Isaiah 42:5
This verse is a wonderful template for praising and worshiping God today. Praise God for creating the heavens. He spoke the universe into existence and spread it across its vast expanse. He made the galaxies, stars, and planets. He holds all of the vastness of the universe in His hand. Look to the night sky and praise God for the enormity of His creation and the majesty of His creative vision. Praise Him!
Praise God for creating the Earth, our home. In a hostile, uninhabitable universe, God created a perfect place for life and growth. Not too hot, not too cold, not too far from the sun, not too close. Air to breathe, water to drink, soil in which to grow things. He also created mind-boggling beauty that wasn’t required – mountains, oceans, canyons, forests, jungles. God didn’t have to make our home planet extraordinary beautiful but He did. Why? Because that’s His nature. Praise Him!
Praise God Who formed mankind out of dust and breathed life into our nostrils. He is the source of all life. He gives us the spirit that animates us. He sustains us. Every breath we take is because of God. Our emotions, thoughts, and capacities reflect His image in us. Apart from God, we are nothing. But He loves us, blesses us, and sustains us. Praise Him! #FollowJesus