The best handiwork of all

Yesterday, just before the sun said goodbye to the day and slid out of view, I braved the cold and some pretty hefty snowdrifts(!!) to take these pictures. The location for the pictures is from a beautiful lake near our home.

To me, it’s pretty evident to see the hands of a Master Designer at work. Why? Just take a look at the sunset and at the intricate patterns formed on the surface of the frozen lake…it’s truly wonderful.

As a designer, the book of Job is one of my favorites, especially the long passages describing God’s work in and vision for the creation of the world. I think these verses from Job 37:5—10 are particularly appropriate for this week.

“God’s voice thunders in marvelous ways;
he does great things beyond our understanding.
He says to the snow, ‘Fall on the earth,’
and to the rain shower, ‘Be a mighty downpour.’
So that everyone he has made may know his work,
he stops all people from their labor.
The animals take cover;
they remain in their dens.
The tempest comes out from its chamber,
the cold from the driving winds.
The breath of God produces ice,
and the broad waters become frozen.”

Sources:
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Job+37&version=NIV