S & M

I Chronicles 16

Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and joy are in his dwelling place.

Ascribe to the Lord, all you families of nations, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.

When’s the last time you witnessed splendor and majesty before your eyes?  I think one of the most spectacular views I’ve seen is The Painted Desert.  What natural beauty, especially as the sun shines across the land and creates a rainbow of color.  Wow, I don’t think I’ll ever forget that picture.

When we experience the splendor and majesty of our creator we breathe in a deep breath and sigh, as we take it all in.  And it’s then that we also have the privilege of standing in his strength and joy.

It’s interesting to note that we take in the splendor and majesty (visual) and then we experience his strength and joy (emotional).

If you have trouble visualizing his splendor this season, take time to sit by a window and just observe.  Either gaze at the lights on your own tree or out the window at the lights down your street.  Think about how those lights dispel the darkness and create ambience at Christmas time, the ambience of hope.  Visualize all of the glory of the Light of the World who came to save, heal, and restore. 

Then just ask Him.  Ask him to strengthen you and fill you with joy as you dwell in his presence.  And worship Him.