How can we apply the awe of God's creation in our daily lives? The Awe-Starter Verse “There are three things too wonderful for me, four I do not understand:” (Proverbs 30:18). Agur is overwhelmed by works so “wonderful” that they silence analysis and invite worship. Creation’s mysteries still do that. Scripture is accurate and literal, so every sunrise, raindrop, wingbeat, and constellation is exactly what God says it is: a declaration of His glory. Why Awe Matters Today • Awe reminds us that God is bigger than our tasks (Psalm 19:1). • Awe keeps us humble—He is Creator, we are clay (Isaiah 64:8). • Awe fuels worship, not just on Sundays but in traffic, kitchens, and cubicles (Psalm 8:3-4). • Awe guards against grumbling; marveling crowds out complaining (Philippians 2:14-15). • Awe motivates stewardship; we tend what we treasure (Genesis 1:28, 31). Spotting Wonder in Ordinary Moments Morning • Notice dawn’s first colors; say, “God painted that” (Lamentations 3:22-23). • Feel your pulse—evidence of His sustaining power (Acts 17:25). Mid-day • Step outside. Clouds preach in silent sermons about His faithfulness (Psalm 36:5). • Listen for birds; Jesus used sparrows to prove we are never forgotten (Matthew 10:29-31). Evening • Count a few stars; Abraham’s sky is still overhead (Genesis 15:5). • Observe the moon’s phases and recall Psalm 104:19—He set it “to mark the seasons.” Let Awe Shape Attitudes and Actions Humility • Creation dwarfs ego. Like Agur, admit, “I do not understand.” Gratitude • Say thank-You aloud when tasting fresh fruit (James 1:17). Stewardship • Reduce waste because “the earth is the LORD’s” (Psalm 24:1). Compassion • value people as His image-bearers—most wonderful of all His works (Genesis 1:27). Witness • Use a sunset photo on social media with Psalm 19:1; let beauty lead friends to the Author. Simple Daily Practices 1. Awe Journal: jot one observed wonder each day. 2. Creation Walk: 10-minute stroll with phone on silent; note sights, sounds, scents. 3. Scripture-Sight Pairing: link what you see to a verse (e.g., rivers & John 7:38). 4. Weekly Tech-Fast Hour: swap screens for sky-watching or garden weeding. 5. Bless-the-Meal Moment: before eating, recall soil, seed, rain, and Farmer of them all (Acts 14:17). Living the Proverbs 30:18 Posture Carry Agur’s amazement into schedules and screens. Let repeated encounters with God’s handiwork steady nerves, lift praise, and keep hearts tuned to the Sovereign Artist whose wonders never cease. |
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