By Pastor Naomi Mitchell
For Carter County Times
Have you ever seen anything that is more fearfully and wonderfully made than a human being? The grand redwood forest? A breathtaking sunset? A magnificent storm with giant bolts of lightning and deep roaring thunder? A clear stary night with the magnificent milky way and shooting stars? A tiny flower growing up through the crack of a concrete sidewalk? The songs of birds sweetly singing their melodies in the treetops? The mirage appearing on a hot desert? This list could go on and on.
Psalm 24:1 states: “The earth is the LORD’s, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.” God is the ultimate owner and ruler of all creation, including the land, seas, resources, and all living beings.
The phrase “we are fearfully and wonderfully made” is found in Psalm 139:14, which states: “I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.” This verse emphasizes the incredible nature of our creation and the marvelous works of God. It shows a deep appreciation for the complexity and beauty of human life. Our very existence is a deliberate and wonderful act of divine craftsmanship God.
Psalm 139: 1-10 says, “O lord, thou hast searched me and known me. Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off. Thou compassest my path and my lying down, and art acquainted with all my ways. For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O Lord, thou knowest it altogether. Thou hast beset me behind and before and laid thine hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot attain unto it. Whither shall I go from thy spirit? Or whither shall I flee from thy presence? If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there. If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea; even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me.”
Out of all the grandiose God created, we top it all! Genesis 1:27 teaches that humans were created intentionally by God to reflect His nature, endowed with dignity, purpose, and the capacity for moral and spiritual relationship. The verse states: “So God created man in His own image; in the image of God, He created him; male and female He created them.” Both men and women equally bear the divine image, highlighting the awesome value of every human being. The creation in God’s image is not about physical resemblance but about reflecting God’s character and attributes.
Psalm 34:15 – “The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are attentive to their cry,” showing that God actively listens and responds to those who seek Him. Psalm 91:11 – “For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways,” illustrating God’s protective care through His angels. Matthew 10:29-31 – Jesus teaches that not even a sparrow falls without God’s notice, and that we are valued even more, reinforcing His attentive care over every detail of our lives. Wow! You are of great value to God!
Amen! So be it!
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