Reflections of His Glory
“From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets the name of the Lord is to be praised.” Psalm 113:3 NIV
I hopped in the car to make a quick trip to the grocery store when drifting clouds caught my eye. Instinctively I wanted to reach for my camera. The one I left at home. It was only a short trip to the market. Why did I need my camera? However, the Lord’s paintbrush and easel are busy this time of year in Arizona.
Coasting down the hill, the arch of a colorful rainbow peeked between the trees. Around the corner, the rainbow split horizontally with dark clouds separating the arch into two pieces. Awestruck, I stared at the colorful strokes brushed across the sky.
I pulled into a parking place and climbed out of the van. Puddles still fresh from the summer shower reflected blurred images as I strode by. But the people passing me were absorbed in their errands, eyes down or flickering to and fro as they searched for their vehicles in the parking lot. Conversations continued as shoppers, oblivious to the marvelous painting above, carried their brim-full plastic bundles to their cars.
How could anyone miss the mystical colors holding a promise of hope or ignore the earthy smell of rain- kissed earth?
Bewildered, I entered the market full of joy that bubbled from within. Quickly, I pushed the shopping cart up and down the aisles gathering a few items for the evening meal. As I emerged from the store, the colors of a baby-down sunset breathed its pastel shades across the heavenly expanse. Regret washed over me for leaving the camera at home. Quickly I punched in speed dial for home on my cell phone. Hubby answered, and I said, “Grab the camera and shoot straight up.”
The colors of the Lord’s easel were captured on the lens for me to see when I returned home. Soft pinks rushing into fiery orange and gold reflected the clouds that had stretched above the desert on the drive home.
Praise His name for the heavens display His glory.
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Janis, I have featured a beautiful sunrise from this morning, for my WFW! You spoke my sentiments exactly! I even mentioned how the earth and sky is His canvas! I love the imagery of Him being an artist, and the colours of the sky is His painting. This is my language when I think on the Lord.
Bless you dear one! Have a wonderful WFW! You made mine very special thank you…
Beyond lovely.
It hurts to hear people speak of “mother nature” and totally miss the glory of the creator, totally miss knowing His person, His salvation.
It’s lovely to “meet” you Janis! Thank you for stopping by my blog and leaving an encouraging comment!
You write beautifully. I know what you are talking about! You feel like shouting…”Don’t you *SEE* God’s glory just above you?” ~ they are “blind” the Bible says, that they might not see…I’m thinking that means all of what you wrote as well. Blind to the glory of the LORD in HIS creation…how incredibly sad!
The sky above your home was GLORIOUS that day! SUCH a gorgeous photo!
When driving through the mountains and standing on top of one (I live in BC, Canada), I marvel at the majesty of our Great God…HE can MOVE them! 🙂
Blessings to you!
In Him,
Camille
Beautiful sharing this morning! I would have done the same; forgot the camera at home and “kicked” myself emotionally – but by the grace of God your hubby was home!! To take these wonderful shots to share with us! Thx so much for sharing his canvas with us!
Hugs & Prayers, HL
Thanks for sharing this beauty with us …
Oh my! Those pictures are quite magical! I don’t think I have seen the sky quite like that before! Thanks for sharing these beautiful images with us!
Thank you all for visiting today and for your precious comments. May your week reflect His glory.
From My Heart to Yours,
Janis
Omgoodness, I just love this post! From the gorgeous colors to the scripture (which I’m absolutely singing right now!) to the fact that when you called your hubby, he grabbed that camera and shot upward! What a great post! Glad to meet you and now I’m your newest follower 🙂
Blessings Janis… What an absolutely amazing sky scape photos of a well painted sky by the Master and also by your beautiful, descriptive words of His Handiwork! Gorgeous! The skies fascinate me also! How absolutely wonderful of your husband to respond so rapidly and so well! I simply love this! I love the verse from Psalm! What a rich delight from Our Heavenly Father! Thank you for breezing past my WFW so I would come here to view this breathtaking skies and lovely post. God is so good! Praising God for His beauty! The skies reflect His glory so bountifully!!! May God’s glory continue to surround you & your hubby & AZ with rich blessings!
Oh you ladies have blessed my night! Noticing that my Hubby went out with the camera and looked up into the Lord’s lovely painting. I must thank him again~and thank the Lord for blessing me with him.
Thank you for following.
And Peggy, thank you for your comments that have blessed me abundantly. The Lord speaks through you.
From My Heart to Yours,
Janis
Beautiful picture! I love how everyday God has painted us a new beautiful day, every sec, every minute of that day is so amazing and so beautiful!!
Thanks for sharing this with us!
Hi, your blog this morning is so true, how we all are oblivious to the wonder of the natural things around us – God has given us this earth and sometimes I wonder if we are really taking care of it – I know I take so much for granted
I need to walk with my head up and make sure I start seeing things and people – maybe a smile or two would help on my part.
Love you, Patcee
That was wonderful rhetoric. As I went on a walk last night I noticed the beautiful sky with God’s paintbrush painting the rainbow. I thought of you! Karen
Beautiful pictures, Janis—the photographs AND the words! Thank you for the reminder to look past the busyness of life to the beauty of God’s creation, which reflects His glory!
~Jennifer
This is one of my favorite scriptures — it’s actually on a picture hanging in my house. I love the times of day when the sun rises and sets. It’s such a beautiful, peaceful time. Gorgeous views you shared! Thanks.
Janis – Most anything in nature takes my breath away and fills me with praise for the majestic Creator.
A few of my favorites: Towering snow-capped mountains, roaring waterfalls, a field of wildflowers, the stars at night in a desert sky…
GOD BLESS!
p.s. Thanks to your “hubby” for capturing another of God’s masterpieces!
@Jennifer~Thank you for blessing my life with your heart for the Lord and for our friendship.
@GlowinGirl~Thank you for stopping by and sharing the peace that fills you, too, at sunrise and sunset.
@Sharon~Oh, we share a love of roaring waterfalls and the stars at night in a desert sky. Thanks for mentioning Hubby. He was pretty special in this undertaking.
From My Heart to Yours,
Janis
The paintings He makes with the sunsets take my breath away! 🙂 God is so good!
Sherry~You are so right! His artwork is magnificent! Thank you for visiting.
From My Heart to Yours,
Janis