Funny how you look at something sitting in a shadow box and it seems you are seeing it for the very first time. An item you have dusted and adjusted for years only to have your eyes opened and see the God’s glory all over it.
“Wherever you cast your eyes, there is no spot in the universe wherein you cannot discern at least some sparks of glory.” ~John Calvin
The breastbone of the catfish leaned in a shadow box for years reminding me of the day I was on the boat pulling crab traps from the water and discovered His message written in nature.
My children’s grandparents would harvest crabs for local restaurants in Biloxi Mississippi. I would sometimes ride with them and help. We would take the small-motor boat and come along side of milk containers spray painted orange, floating on the top of the murky waters of the Back Bay.
A long wooden stick with a hook screwed in would be extended to catch the milk carton. Then with leather gloved hands we would pull the slimy rope until the trap was revealed, usually filled with blue crabs and a few salt-water catfish.
Opening the cage with great care to not fall out of the small boat, or allow any of the treasured crabs to escape, we dropped them into the white pail. Warm salt spray would hit your face with the sun baking it dry within minutes. I was thankful for the experience and thankful as well, this was not a way of life for me.
One day, as I cleaned the cage to add new bate, I found the breastbone of a fish. It looked like a crucifix, with the impression of Christ hanging in the center.
Creation proclaims God’s handiwork.
Through out nature we can see God if we will look. He points to His love for us, and He points to Christ. He embedded these things before the first person walked the earth.
The Mark of the Maker is on everything He has created.
As a craftsman marks His work, God has marked his creation. A signature so we can see Him all around.
God has hidden clues to who He is and how much we are loved in the things that surround us. They are gifts to us.
God has written His name and His message on all things!
Each time we see His signature it translates,
To my child, with love,
~God.
The problem is, we seldom slowdown enough to see, and we seldom remember to look.
God fills our days with testimony of Himself in creation surrounding us.
“It is the glory of God to conceal a matter,
But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.” (Proverbs 25:2)
Our joy, and our glory is to seek out the testimonies that surround us. To see with new eyes His glory!
And, to speak with renewed joy testimony of Christ.
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What an eye you have for these things, Diane! Thank you for sharing your story, your photos, your discoveries.
Thank you for Stopping by and visiting, Ann. It is a joy to have you here!
Lovely story, Diane. His hand is visible in all of creation. Love finding Him there. I’ve seen you over at “Love Idol Launch.” Yep! You are creative. Found this post through a tweet. Blessings, Janis
Hi Janis! Thank you for stopping by. I recognize you as well. I love finding Christ in unusual places!
I love our Craftsman. He’s so very creative. 🙂
Slow down and see…it seems so simple. Faith of a child, but I need to remind myself so often. Especially when I am racing on the inside! Love that verse! and thinking of another…you will find me if you seek me with your whole heart. Pressing in for more, slowing down to see..
Love letters from Him all around us! What a beautiful message you found from Him! And continue to find!
Wow, your photographs, Diane – just wow. Especially that heart tree. And the seagull with the open wings. I am in awe. Thank you for showing me God’s glory so clearly tonight, friend.