Beauty is in the eye of what we behold , seeing with a clouded lens brings beauty that is a counterfeit and draws our attention to what is only a mirage and not what is eternal. True wonder should set your heart on what is the created beauty from the Hand of the Father, the astonishing tapestry of life breathed into sons and daughters who in His image we have been created.
There are many wonders of the world, such as the Grand Canyon and a vast painted valley of sculpted peaks that reach towards the heavens. These are a true wonders of creation! Though in comparison to a God given life breathed into the human being, they are the puniest of things and has no intrinsic value. When we see the wonder of human existence it should take us back, draw our breath away. The very essence of our being is love. A love that cannot be described by any words or outward acts to truly give it the astonishment it deserves.
As Yahweh spoke, all creation was brought into form. The land and waters were given their boundaries. The sun and the moon gave separation from light and dark. From the birds in the air to the creatures of the sea, all of Earth was filled by the artistry of Elohim and all of earth was filled with beauty. The Creator called it good. The difference between the created thing and the created being is as massive as the universe is enormous. No other thing is created in His own image, only mankind . Form without being is just form. Being is present, the existence or the nature or essence of a person. In Genesis 1:2, creation is described and He called it all good, when He created beings or man He called them very good. His loving kindness, His mercy and goodness towards you and me is the true definition of wonder. Psalm 8 describes the true essence of living in the wonder and awe of The Father.
The true value of who we are can only be found in the words of the Messiah. His life modeled for us loving kindness for all of humanity. Jesus never asked anything from you or I. He gave Himself from a heart of empathy and compassion. We are the reward and the inheritance from the obedience and humility of Christ.
I sit here in this moment, broken before my Lord. I know that deep down inside that my heart is burning to see through the thinest of vails: to gaze upon the Majesty of The Father, to bring an offering of worship and praise. I see the need that I have for connection to the One who has formed me from His own hand. My existence is complete knowing in the deepest places of my being that I’m one with Him who is love. In wonder and awe, I see the Heavens open and the beauty of The Lord in all His Glory sitting enthroned above all creation pouring out an endless well of living water that satisfies my soul. I have been ruined for anything less than connection with Jesus. I’m only completed when my heart is turned towards truth. This is where I find myself whole and at rest. In His presence, I can see clearly with astonishment the true beauty of myself and those around me. Completely undone and in submission to the authority of Christ Jesus, I’m in my perfect place!
Take a moment today and look around you and see others with different lens. See yourself through different lens. Awaken your Sprit man and let yourself be infatuated with the beauty of others. Don’t look at who they are not. Look at them as the son or daughter created in the image of your Heavenly Father just like you! Listen intently and you will hear the song that is being sung over you and the others around you. This will move your imagination into a place of awe and wonder!