Cambridge, England
The LORD questions Job:
from Job, chapter 38:
"I will question you, and you make it known to me.
Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth?
Tell me, if you have understanding.
Who determined its measurements—surely you know!
Or who stretched the line upon it?
On what were its bases sunk,
or who laid its cornerstone,
when the morning stars sang together
and all the sons of God shouted for joy?
Just when I start to think it's all about me,
I'm posting the above photo for InSPIREd Sunday, but all week, especially with the beauty all around me in this most lovely month of May, how can I not think of God and what a loving and generous Creator he is - who gave us color and fragrance and texture and warmth (okay, maybe not Saturday) and water and green grass and such variety and beauty in plant and animal life. And that's just the beginning, of course, for he made ears to hear beautiful music and the laughter of our grandchildren, taste buds to enjoy delicious asparagus and strawberries, eyes to behold the beauty of his world, and a mind to contemplate and worship Him.
Contemplating the mind of the Creator always drives me to awe, gratitude, and worship.
The LORD questions Job:
from Job, chapter 38:
"I will question you, and you make it known to me.
Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth?
Tell me, if you have understanding.
Who determined its measurements—surely you know!
Or who stretched the line upon it?
On what were its bases sunk,
or who laid its cornerstone,
when the morning stars sang together
and all the sons of God shouted for joy?
Or who shut in the sea with doors
when it burst out from the womb,
when it burst out from the womb,
when I made clouds its garment
and thick darkness its swaddling band,
and thick darkness its swaddling band,
and prescribed limits for it
and set bars and doors,
and set bars and doors,
and said, ‘Thus far shall you come, and no farther,
and here shall your proud waves be stayed’?
and here shall your proud waves be stayed’?
***
Job chapters 38-42 quickly remind me that
it's all about God.
Oh come, let us worship and bow down;
let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker!
let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker!
Psalm 95:6
Have a blessed Lord's Day, friends!
Linking to Stephanie's Roses of Inspiration
27 comments:
Gothic architecture at its best.
I'm saddened when people don't acknowledge the majesty of God: His love created and filled the world with amazing beauty down to the tiniest detail. Praise the Lord!
Just beautiful Judy, thank you.
All the best Jan
Beautiful post Judy!
Yes, the Lord God made it all. Springtime is always amazing and reminds us of rebirth of the earth and the spirit. Have a lovely day, dear Judy. ♥
Beautiful post..just what my heart needed today.
A beautiful post and so well illustrated. It's hard for me to believe that someone could not see God's loving creativity in how the world is made. Makes me worship!
I love the collage with all the animals and the stillness of that water and your wise words.
Beautiful cathedral and the nature scenes of river and flowering tree blossoms show us some of God's creations.
Judy, I love your post and the pictures. You sure have seen some awesome churches. Thank you for sharing them with all of us. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
I'll just add an AMEN! :)
Beautiful photos here and I have always loved that passage from Job.
I recently ordered a compilation of Enoch / Jasher / Jubilees / Genesis to add to the 'old books' such as Job, and can't wait to dive in when it comes! :) These are not in the Canon but are referred to within it or in early church writings ...
Nature, our families, etc...everything reminds us "How Great Thou Art "
A lovely post for this Sunday. Have a great week ahead!
I looked up info on the church online. Did you know it was built betwen 1885-1890? Wow!
Beautiful photos, thoughts, love and spirituality . . .
gorgeous, Mrs. Judy Cranberry. i love all your shots they are so bright & cheerful. we have had so much rain around here, it is wild times. but i know we need it but i am seeing green. i wish for some sun too. ( :
I'm late getting to blogs, but am happy I got to this one before bedtime. Lovely.
Beautiful photos and thoughts reminding us to give praise and thanks to our Creator at all times and in all places. It's Monday morning here. Thank you for an inspirational post.
I have been to Cambridge but never seen that church. The view of the river to the lake was glorious
A beautiful, inspiring post, dear Judy. Enjoy your week.
What an exceptional post! I leave humming..."Come let us worship and bow down, let us kneel before The Lord our Maker..."
Beautifully said!! And you are right, it is ALL about HIM! How quickly I fall into the trap of thinking it's all about me. So thankful for HIs grace!!
Judy, love the old churches and spires. Everything is so bright and beautiful on your blog this morning!
Gorgeous Church/Cathedral...Enjoy your week..
Wonderful inspirations!
Thank you, have a great week!
Carla
Beautiful post! Have a wonderful day!
Blessings,
Jill
Yes, and amen. Love that last blossom and scripture beneath.
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