God’s Power in Nature and Us February 23 For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse. - Romans 1:20 Creation reveals God’s invisible qualities—His eternal power and divine nature—so that humanity is without excuse (Romans 1:20). In agriculture and gardening, success depends upon obeying natural laws. Careful attention to soil, growth, and cultivation teaches that life flourishes only in harmony with the principles God has established. Working with nature develops character. Patience, diligence, obedience to law, and attention to detail are cultivated through caring for plants and protecting them from harm. Contact with the beauty and mystery of life refines the mind and elevates the soul, preparing one to deal wisely and kindly with others. The same divine power that sustains the stars and atoms also governs human life. Harmony with God’s physical, mental, and moral laws brings order and growth, while transgression results in discord and ruin. To those who learn its lessons, nature becomes a living textbook, revealing God’s image and drawing the heart into unity with Him. (Paraphrase of EGW’s Lift Him Up, p.67) #MyMorningDevotional #PutGodFirst #SeekingGod #InHisPresence #RestinginJesus #MyPlaceofRefuge See less