“I will do this so people will observe and recognize, so they will pay attention and understand that the LORD's power has accomplished this, and that the Holy One of Israel has brought it into being." (Isaiah 41:20 NET)
Iowa is NOT the most exciting place on the planet. The state and its people are unobtrusive. But for those who are observant, beauty is everywhere--rolling hills covered in corn, emerald green pastures dotted with cows, brilliant autumn leaves, tranquil ponds, blazing sunsets, and starry night skies. The geode, Iowa’s state rock, is a good symbol of its unassuming nature. Geodes are rocks that look rather plain on the outside, but when cut, they reveal sparkling crystals on the inside.
Life here is similarly unpretentious. Our days are filled with the mundane. Yet for those who are open and attentive, the sacred reveals itself. Inside every plain encounter, there is a spark of the Divine. Yet, most of us fail to recognize the holy. We cannot overlook that which seems simple, dull, or generic; instead, we have to examine everything, crack it open, and look deeply for the sublime presence of God.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and God gave everyone the option to look beyond what you see to find the beauty.
ReplyDeleteIt isn't really any different when it comes to people. Others will look and judge them by their exterior appearance instead of truly looking deeply to find the beauty in them that God gave them when they were created.