Rejoicing in Creation:  Acknowledging the Creator

Intro:  What is worship?

I.  Acknowledging the Creator

         A.  Stopping to see the beauty

         B.  Making the connection between the Creator of nature, your Creator, the                   one to which you pray, and your Savior

         C.  Grieving the signs of the curse  John 1:2, Genesis 1:18

         D.  Purging the worldview of the godless

II.  Acknowledging His ownership

         A.  Created by Him and for Him Col. 1:16

         B.  What is God’s purpose or value of a living thing?

                  1.  The impact of sin and the curse

                  2.  Having “dominion” in the current context

         C.  Embracing your stewardship role

III.  Acknowledging other people as the creation of God

         A.  Some sins of the past

         B.  Understanding without endorsing sin

         C.  Respect

         D.  Whatever you do for the least of these

Do you think that being more deliberate about acknowledging the Creator will be a blessing to you or just more work?

What are some changes that you should make because you understand that Creation was made for Christ and not necessarily you?