"In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." Gen 1:1
As Michelle and I cast our eyes homeward from a wonderful time in Hawaii we are still awed by the things we have seen since we have been here. We have taken tours that have educated us about the broad diversity of cultures that exist in the family of God. We've met people from places of which we were scarecely aware that brothers and sisters in Christ: Tongans, Samoans, Hawaaiians, Fijians and those native to New Zealand. Each of them are different in their own way but the same in all the ways that matter the most. What a rich cultural experience!
We also were privileged to see some of the most beautiful places on earth. We were educated by knowledgable tour guides regarding the flora and fauna of the islands as well as how much of the life here came to be here. There were trees native to Africa, plants from other Polynesian islands and birds from South America. The first residents here truly lived off the land, God providing EVERYTHING that was needed.
Lastly, we spent yesterday in Volcano National Park. It is difficult to convey the awesome majesty of God's work here. We were above the clouds at 14,000 feet and had the opportunity to see the top of the world's tallest mountain (measured from base to peak), Mauna Kea. We were able to see both ancient and new lava flows as well as the currently erupting Kilauea. The locals say we were standing on some of the world's newest land. God is still creating.
Beloved, tourism aside, I was struck by the absolute expansiveness of God's work, be it in man, other living things or the very planet on which he has placed us. It has truly been a humbling and moving experience. It is difficult to put into words the things that have been seen. They really are indescribable. This morning I woke with even more perspective. Hawaii is just a small archipelego of islands 2500 miles from anywhere and we just visited parts of two. It is a tiny place in the grand scheme of things. That means that this is just the smallest thumbnail afterthought of a Creator who spoke this whole planet, solar system, galaxy, universe and the heavenly realm into existence! His work speaks for itself. You wil hear it if you listen.
Rejoicing in the Lord,
Lee
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