All things bright and beautiful
“God saw all that he had made, and indeed, it was very good.” (Gen 1:31)
Grace and Peace to you from God our Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
As summer unfolds in full color, we’re surrounded by a vibrant world! Brilliant blossoms in all thinkable colours, long, sun-filled days, peach-coloured, mild evenings, and the songs and chirping of birds echoing through the trees.
It is in this season especially that we are drawn to marvel at God's handiwork, and the beloved hymn “All Things Bright and Beautiful” invites us to do just that:
“All things bright and beautiful,
All creatures great and small,
All things wise and wonderful,
The Lord God made them all.”
These words remind us that God is not distant or disinterested. God is the Creator who delights in beauty, who crafted each petal and painted every sunset.
Martin Luther taught that God is present in all creation, and provides for our daily joy and sustenance through the world God has made.
Yet, summer’s warmth and color are not only gifts to enjoy! They are signs of the Creator’s immeasurable love for us and all there is. And sometimes, as we walk under the summer sky, we can’t help but see each “bright and beautiful” thing as a glimpse of God’s goodness. We might even sing (or hum… or croak…)
May this season renew in us a childlike wonder and gratitude. And just as the hymn leads us to praise, may our hearts respond with worship of the gracious God who made it all and sustains us.
Summer Blessings to you all.
Pastor Barbara
