No Neutral Tone

The Creation does not cast a neutral tone on the cosmic canvas.  While it is something that is mainly not seen by so many, within it is the essence of where we live and breathe.  Not being aware of it as we live within it speaks not of what it is, but who we are.  What is more true than we want to admit is that we live at such a frenzied pace that we do not see the subtle shades and the vibrant colors of the Creation which is not apart from us, but a part of us.  

The fact that we take it for granted is something which surely borders on human arrogance and blatant sacrilege for the holy.    First and foremost the Word teaches us that the Creation is holy.  It bears the imprint of the Holy One.  It is not just the man and the woman of creation which is made with divine essence.  It is everything which is touched by the holy hand of the Creator.  The light that transcends all lights, the wind that comes from where we know not, the thundering waters of the sea that become gentle mist, the dirt which we are quick to wash from clean hands, the plants and the animals, as well as every thing which gives and sustains life is holy for it has first been touched by holy hands.    

Within this magnificent and ever changing creation is where we live.  It is our dwelling place.  It is a gift given to us by a kind and benevolent heavenly Father.  Our very life is a part of it.  From the moment of our creation to the moment of our final breath and beyond it gives shape to our life.  We could never be who we are apart from it.  We have walked too long with the ungrateful heart of one who takes for granted the invisible miracle that is out there at the edge of where what is invisible and visible can be seen.  May we finally allow the Spirit to give us eyes to see, ears to hear, and a heart to rejoice.