Understanding the Creator as the One capable of making something out of nothing—which is, in fact, the very definition of creating (as opposed to making, producing, transforming, or converting)—then the works of God include the entire visible and invisible universe. That is, all of Creation, including you.
The heavens proclaim the glory of God, and the firmament displays the work of his hands. Day unto day pours forth speech; night unto night imparts knowledge. There is no speech, no words, no voice that can be heard. Yet their message reaches the entire world, their words go out to the ends of the earth. He has set a tent for the sun in the heavens, which comes forth like a bridegroom from his bridal chamber, and like a champion sets out to run his course. It rises from one end of the sky and completes its circuit to the other; nothing is hidden from its heat. (Psalm 19:1–6)
Have you ever been invited to someone’s home—someone you have never met—and, upon entering, you begin to form an impression of the host simply by observing the surroundings?
Whether the house is clean or messy, what kind of art hangs on the walls, what music plays on the radio, which books fill the shelves, what is on the television—all these things reveal something about the person who lives there.
The same can be said of God. We are, after all, honored guests in His house—this magnificent home called Earth.
So, what can we say about Him by looking around us?
We can say, without hesitation, that He is incredibly generous. He made everything in abundance: The seas, the stars, the snow, the trees, the birds, the colors, the scents, the flavors—all these are provided lavishly. Even something as rare and expensive as diamonds are still being found today, despite centuries of mining. Abundance is written into the fabric of Creation.
We can also say that He is limitlessly creative. Just consider the sheer variety in nature: Ants, stars, elephants, octopuses, comets, whales, snowflakes, eagles, waterfalls, caves, dragonflies, oceans, worms, tigers, fruits, roses, emeralds, volcanoes, parrots, plants, stalactites, trees, glaciers, butterflies, rivers, rain, dogs, and—most astonishing of all—man.
This diversity of forms, abilities, sizes, movements, means of nourishment, reproduction, adaptation, contribution, destruction, illumination, absorption, and expulsion—His creativity surpasses any list you could make.
We can also say that God is immensely patient. Just think of a star, which takes millions of years to form, all so that we might one day look up at the sky and say, “What a starry night!”
He clearly loves variety. He did not create just one kind of fish to feed us—though that would have been enough—but millions. He did not create just one type of tree to clean the air and give us wood—but countless varieties. Even with apples, there are hundreds of kinds.
And what about humanity?
Even though we all have eyes, a nose, a mouth, ears, hair, skin, and facial structure, we do not find two identical faces. No two voices are the same. No two fingerprints match. Each one of us is uniquely crafted, bearing His image, but reflecting it differently.
This is part of the marvelous legacy of God: A world created in beauty, in abundance, and in love, so that we may know Him through His works, and walk humbly in awe of His generosity, creativity, patience, and goodness.
