I was in Kandahar, Afghanistan this week conducting training on some equipment. I rather enjoyed being away from the office and seeing how other service members and nations work, relax, and live together. It was rather amusing.
However, today something spiritual happened as I hopped the plane heading back to Kabul. First, it was supposed to be an hour flight, but things happened. Things like: the cargo had to be repacked, and we received word we were going to another destination first before landing to Kabul. None of it bothered me because it wasn't in my control. Second, we had to wait. So as we waited for the flight to go underway, the Load Master asked me if I have ever ridden in the front. Of course, I hadn't because I usually fall asleep before we take off and wake up as we land. But for a change of pace, I went up top to the cockpit. It was exciting and boring at the same time. Boring because no one talked. They just sat there... timeless in a bottle. I made my own fun by looking around the cockpit pretending I'm Captain Kirk from Star Trek. Yeah, I was dreaming. And all those gadgets... confusing. I didn't understand all the buttons and knobs, but I was curious...too curious. I think I was acting like it was a virtual flight. I came back to reality when one of the After we reached 3,500 feet one of the pilots told me I could walk around and look out. Oh my goodness! It was awesome.
The warmth of the sun against the side of the window glistened across the cotton ball clouds. The hues of blue mixed with white and gold were absolutely marvelous. Then I saw the snow-capped mountains. It was truly amazing. But then right ahead of me was a bright red valley of some sort. Even the pilots were looking around in amazement, or should I say ensuring the grid coordinates were correct. LOL! Anyway, I couldn't stop smiling and taking it all in. I could feel the majesty of God's creation as I flew through the air in the plane. I never had that feeling before. I can't even remember the last time I was in total "awe" of God. Can you?
I'm not saying you have to ride in a plane to see the majesty of God. No, you can walk outside your door and see the wonders of God (trees, birds, grass, your ability to use your five senses, and more). You can even look around inside your home and count all your blessings (television, radio, food, shelter, clothing, heat, electricity, water, telephone, and etc). No matter what you have, there is something majestic in it because God gave it to you. And today, God gave me a plane's eye view of His radiant majesty and it was glorious.
So the next time you truly see something for the very first time, give thanks to God the Father of all creation. He is holy and worthy to be praised.
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Not only is there magic in "what" God has made for the world, there is also wonder in "who" God has made for the world.
ReplyDeleteI have traveled extensively just to see the wonders that are similar to what you have highlighted here. They are, in effect, a glimpse into the heart of God. God really is awesome. When I see the things of this world, I am convinced that God dwells in everything. I am humbled and equally inspired by the magnitude of his ingenuity.
Those realities that are found in natural wonders are enough to make any man kneel in service and stand in honor.
But then, there are rare occasions when you can look a human being in the eyes and see that same beauty, that same wonder, that same awesomeness.
You are correct - there is no need to hop a plane in order to experience God's wonder. You can actually see it on any given day, or even on Thanksgiving Day, just by looking at the Christian sitting across from you.
I have found that, of all the natural wonders of this world, nothing compares to the beauty of a person who truly loves God.