Massive Miniatures

So I read something Piper wrote about the miracle that is rain. He goes through a theoretical conversation trying to explain how rain occurs. How water turns into vapor, rises into the air, travels miles and miles before condensing and dripping back to earth in what is really a complicated process. Here is the link: http://www.desiringgod.org/ResourceLibrary/TasteAndSee/ByDate/1998/1117_The_Great_Work_of_God_Rain/

Reading that gives me a greater appreciation of all the miracles we take for granted. The rain, falling down from the sky. How often do we think of the true miracle that is there. See, science explains away a lot of things. But I feel that something is overlooked in the whole science vs. religion debate, and that is that science reveals much of the glory of God! How can I say this? Simple. God created everything, and His providence sustains it. And so a rock will always be a rock, and will always have the characteristics of a rock. Water is water and always will act like water. Atoms, chemical bonding, and a whole bunch of other chemistry and biology and physics terms that I don't know, all of them reveal a God who is massive and controls everything, even down to the tiniest detail. I don't know about you, but I find that incredible. So when it rains, we ought to appreciate that great work of God. When the trees change colour and go bare in the fall, appreciate that as a great work of God. To me, science doesn't negate the existence of God by any means, it shows just how great He is.

God, your glory shines around. The moon and stars arrive by night, crying out to show your glory and love. The waves sing hymns off the rocks as they crash, they raise a joyous tune in their ebb and flow. The wind sings through the trees, songs of your righteous deeds. The sunset illuminates the beauty of the God who came to save. The plants grow skyward, exalting you, raising their limbs to touch you. The sky spreads out over all creation showing the expanse of your glory and perfection. The lightning shines, illuminating your truth, the thunder rings echoes of your justice. Lord, the birds cry out for want of you. The creatures call out, proclaiming your provision. The ice crystallizes and reflects your glory. Fires rage, illuminating and burning with your passionate love for us. O God! Let me join in with creation to praise you! Lord in whatever way you desire let me fill it. Let my tears water your earth as my knees hit the floor. Let my blood be a testament to your sacrifice. Let my life join in with creation to bring you worship and praise. Father God, perfecter of love, God over all else, whom I love with all my heart, my whole life; Lord be glorified. In my life, be my life. Be glorified Lord. Every step, every breath, every beat of the heart, every instant, be glorified. Be glorified. This I beg. This I pray. Amen.