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Glory and Creation
Jesus walked on water, stilled the storm, withered the fig tree, and admired the birds and lilies. What place does creation have in His Kingdom? Today’s reading from The Kingdom Turn is found on pages 91 and 92:
“The creation is at present subject to a form of futility which prevents it from fulfilling its purpose as a vehicle for glorifying God. This is one of the effects of sin, both that the glory God has hidden in creation does not readily manifest itself, and that fallen men are incapable, because of sin, of discovering, enjoying, and celebrating the glory of God in creation. This is a task for royal children, for those who have made the Kingdom turn and stand in the hope of glory.
“We who hope in the glory of God, and are being transformed from glory to glory into the image of the Firstborn of all creation, must also consider that it is part of our calling to bring the creation into the redemption and glory which we enjoy as God’s children. In order to do this, we must give ourselves to this high calling and holy challenge by becoming familiar with the creation, learning the distinct creatures, discovering their contributions to the symphony of glory which is daily being performed around us, and finding ways of making known the glory of God in each creature.
“Further, we must take up the duty of conserving and developing creation so as to guard it against further corruption and to give it the freedom to flourish which we enjoy in the Lord. Thus we extend the Kingdom to the entire creation and increase anticipation of the new heavens and new earth, even as we are also preparing for that great day.
“Creation is the stage on which we stand and hope in the glory of God. Its props, sets, lighting, and all the rest are in need of some refocusing and refurbishing, so that the glorious purposes of the divine Playwright can be clearly seen. And it falls to us, who stand in the hope of glory, to bring creation into the glory in which we hope, by every means, at every opportunity.”
For reflection or discussion
1. How much has concern for creation factored into your experience of being saved?
2. What are some things you might do to improve your ability to see the glory of God in creation?
Paul wrote that creation speaks so clearly about God and His eternal Being and attributes that everyone has some knowledge of the Lord. Most of them ignore it, but that knowledge will never go away. The more we know about creation and see the glory of God in it, the more we can remind our contemporaries about His beauty, wonder, and power. Share today’s podcast with some friends. Get together to discuss what you’re learning, and plan some event or activity to help you see the glory of God in creation. Your free copy of The Kingdom Turn is waiting for you in The Ailbe Bookstore.
T. M. Moore
The post Glory and Creation appeared first on The Fellowship of Ailbe.
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By T. M. MooreJesus walked on water, stilled the storm, withered the fig tree, and admired the birds and lilies. What place does creation have in His Kingdom? Today’s reading from The Kingdom Turn is found on pages 91 and 92:
“The creation is at present subject to a form of futility which prevents it from fulfilling its purpose as a vehicle for glorifying God. This is one of the effects of sin, both that the glory God has hidden in creation does not readily manifest itself, and that fallen men are incapable, because of sin, of discovering, enjoying, and celebrating the glory of God in creation. This is a task for royal children, for those who have made the Kingdom turn and stand in the hope of glory.
“We who hope in the glory of God, and are being transformed from glory to glory into the image of the Firstborn of all creation, must also consider that it is part of our calling to bring the creation into the redemption and glory which we enjoy as God’s children. In order to do this, we must give ourselves to this high calling and holy challenge by becoming familiar with the creation, learning the distinct creatures, discovering their contributions to the symphony of glory which is daily being performed around us, and finding ways of making known the glory of God in each creature.
“Further, we must take up the duty of conserving and developing creation so as to guard it against further corruption and to give it the freedom to flourish which we enjoy in the Lord. Thus we extend the Kingdom to the entire creation and increase anticipation of the new heavens and new earth, even as we are also preparing for that great day.
“Creation is the stage on which we stand and hope in the glory of God. Its props, sets, lighting, and all the rest are in need of some refocusing and refurbishing, so that the glorious purposes of the divine Playwright can be clearly seen. And it falls to us, who stand in the hope of glory, to bring creation into the glory in which we hope, by every means, at every opportunity.”
For reflection or discussion
1. How much has concern for creation factored into your experience of being saved?
2. What are some things you might do to improve your ability to see the glory of God in creation?
Paul wrote that creation speaks so clearly about God and His eternal Being and attributes that everyone has some knowledge of the Lord. Most of them ignore it, but that knowledge will never go away. The more we know about creation and see the glory of God in it, the more we can remind our contemporaries about His beauty, wonder, and power. Share today’s podcast with some friends. Get together to discuss what you’re learning, and plan some event or activity to help you see the glory of God in creation. Your free copy of The Kingdom Turn is waiting for you in The Ailbe Bookstore.
T. M. Moore
The post Glory and Creation appeared first on The Fellowship of Ailbe.