GLORIFYING GOD
Through His Creation
ONCE, I had the privilege of receiving an invitation to participate in a conference that led me to a country with a rich history, where the echoes of a bygone era still resounded within the
magnificent structures that once served as royal abodes. In this land, the monarchy, a symbol of tradition and antiquity, had gracefully yielded its throne to a more modern institution—a presidential form of governance. The transition was evident in the transformation of the regal dwellings into what was now referred to as the ‘Presidential Palace.’
As a participant in this distinguished conference, I, along with my fellow attendees, found ourselves escorted into this grand edifice to meet the esteemed President of the nation. The moment we crossed the threshold of this awe-inspiring structure, a profound change swept over us. Silence enveloped the room, and conversations took on a hushed, reverential tone. Every countenance bore an air of gravity, as if we were gazing upon sacred relics in a hallowed sanctuary.
Observing this transformation, I couldn’t help but contemplate the analogy between this earthly palace and the vast world we inhabit—a veritable Palace of God. Here, at every turn, the splendours and marvels of God’s boundless Glory and Power abound. One might expect that within this divine Palace, humanity would be seized by a sense of wonder, akin to the heightened emotions experienced within a royal abode. However, as I watch people traverse the thoroughfares of the world, I am struck by a disheartening reality. They wander as if oblivious to the profound significance that envelops them.
There is a conspicuous absence of the humility and reverence that one should naturally display in the face of such divine magnificence. Instead of modesty, I observe indifference etched on their faces, a lack of awareness that should be replaced with discretion. Their gait lacks the grace of humility and exudes an aura of arrogance rather than a sense of responsibility. Insensitivity abounds, and it appears as though the profound spiritual connection that should resonate within the divine Palace of this world has been severed.
In the world of God, people walk with an indifference that contrasts sharply with the reverence they exhibit while traversing the corridors of human palaces or the halls of presidential residences. In this vast and wondrous divine Palace, we must strive to walk with humility, awe, and a deep sense of responsibility, for every step taken here should be a testament to our recognition of the boundless beauty and grace of God that envelops us in this extraordinary world.
In this world, only those can achieve
success who conform to the culture of
this vast universe, and who live in this
world as givers, not as takers.
