Joy of Christ in Creation, and in you

This is a good follow-up to our men's discussion last night on the indestructible joy of Christ which we are to emulate.

Author: John Piper

"If you look at sunsets and sunrises without knowing that God is painting them then and there, you will miss the point. Sunsets and sunrises do not just happen. God does them.

You make the going out of the morning and the evening to shout for joy. (Psalms 65:8)

What are they so happy about?

Psalm 19 gives the answer. They are happy because they are showing the glory of God. "The heavens declare the glory of God" (v. 1).

How happy is the rising sun to display the glory of God? Answer: "In them [the heavens] God has set a tent for the sun, which comes out like a bridegroom leaving his chamber, and, like a strong man, runs its course with joy" (Psalm 19:4-5).

A bridegroom beaming, and an Eric Liddell feeling God's pleasure when he runs. Sunrises and sunsets are like that. They bid us join their joy in putting God on display in the world."