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A Focus On Him
WHERE IS GOD?
photo and writing by Lillian Cucuzza
Recently, I went on a photo jaunt with a group of friends to St. Petersburg, Florida, to shoot the full moon rising with the pier in the foreground. Many people arrived to witness the moonrise, and some were only there because the fishing would be great in the bright moonlight. I was awestruck at the first sight of the moon rising above the bay. It was huge and pink. Using a 500mm telephoto lens on my camera made the moon appear much larger.
As I edited my photos, I couldn’t help but notice the three fishermen who were completely oblivious to the lunar event happening to their left. I wondered how anyone could be blind to something so massive and obvious. They were focused on one thing—fishing—just as I was focused on one thing—photographing the moonrise!
The difference was that I saw the moonrise as more evidence of the existence and presence of God and His hand in all of creation. I witnessed the truth of Psalm 19:1-4 (NIV) just as the writer, David, wrote, The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge. They have no speech, they use no words; no sound is heard from them. Yet their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world. In the heavens God has pitched a tent for the sun.
God speaks to us through nature and His creation! As a nature photographer, I am always amazed at the creativity, intricacies, and intelligent design by our Creator of birds, wildlife, plants, flowers, landscapes, the sun, moon, stars, and even humans. He created it all, as declared in Colossians 1:16 (NIV), For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him.
Nature reveals the greatness, goodness, beauty, love, and character of God. Even more beautiful is that He offers all those characteristics and more in love toward you and me.
Have you ever wondered Where is God?, or Does He even exist? All we have to do is open our eyes and look around. We cannot deny the existence of God or His character, as Paul wrote in Romans 1:20 (NIV), For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.
The fact that we have light and darkness, the sky, sea and land, the sun and the moon, birds, fish, animals, man and woman, is amazing enough. Think about this for a moment. It is no accident that earth hangs in the perfect position in our solar system. One degree closer to the sun and we would all burn to a crisp. One degree farther away, and we would all freeze to death instantly. Only a loving Almighty God could plan and create that perfectly! Look at the birds as another example. The reason most people hear them but don’t see them is because God dressed them in the perfect camouflage so they could blend in with their surroundings. If He cares that much for the birds, how much more does He care for you and me? More than we could ever imagine! He loves us so much.
The next time you go outside, take the time to look around. You will be in awe and wonder at what you see and discover. Then give thanks and praise to the Lord, the Almighty, for His wondrous works and great love.
Lillian’s passions are nature photography and serving God. She is a best-selling author, award-winning photographer, and a regular contributor to Voice of Truth magazine. Lillian uses her photography and writing talents to glorify and honor God for His beautiful creation. Visit, like, and follow her websites: www.HisCreationsLLC.com, www.LillianCucuzzaPhotography.com, Facebook and Instagram @HISCreationsLLC, or email her at Lillian.HisCreations@gmail. com.
