That's my dad!

I have a different perspective on things since my dad makes pottery. I guess you could say that he's an artist. I get to see all the different things that he comes up with. Sometimes he comes up with a unique piece that is very useful, or maybe just different. He has some of the most beautiful glazes on some of his work. Not only do I get to see the end product, but I even get to see the process in which he forms each piece. It truly is amazing what one can do with a pile of mud.

Speaking of which, I was taking a walk today and was taken away by what my eyes beheld. I got to see the sun making its course toward the end of the horizon, all the while casting its golden rays so liberally as to say, Good night Dillon! Here's a little beauty to remember me by until I come back in the morning. And to see the glorious planet on which I have opportunity to abide in under such light, I was in awe. And the thought occurred to me... My Dad made this. My heavenly Father made this little ball of mud with all its splendor, and he has given me the eyes to gaze upon it. What a beautiful creation, and to think I not only know the creator, but he's adopted me. I am his child. Come what may he's coming for me one day. He'll take me up to my home where not hurt nor harm can reach. No sin, no sickness, no sorrow nor pain. I'll see Jesus who so lovingly gave himself for me. I will live in heaven for all eternity. I look around me and see this earth that while it may be beautiful, it's still fallen. But that this fallen earth can be filled with such magnificence, how beautiful Heaven must be! Oh that it were today. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.


Scripture to ponder:

Psalm 19:1 The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.
2 Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge.
3 There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.
4 Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun,
5 Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.
6 His going forth is from the end of the heaven, and his circuit unto the ends of it: and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.