My husband Brian is a talented artist. You may know that he plays the guitar and leads the worship band at Amberlea but he is also a gifted painter.

Recently, Brian’s brother found several of Brian’s paintings in storage. These were paintings done “before my time” (hard to believe that he had a life before me, but apparently so; )

As I pulled each one of the oil paintings out of the box I was increasingly more impressed. They are beautiful. Of course, Brian is quite modest about his art, “they are not that good” and “just toss them” he said.

No way, I needed to hang them up!

Brian’s works are proudly displayed on the walls of the cottage so all can see them. They are beautiful landscapes that reflect and declare the beauty of God’s creation as interpreted through the artist.

In 1 Chronicles 16:24, the writer calls God’s people to do the same.

Declare his glory among the nations,

His marvelous deeds among all peoples.

This verse is part of David’s song of praise and thanks after God gave victory to the Israelites over the Philistines, and the Ark of the Covenant was returned to Jerusalem. After experiencing a tremendous victory, David was urging his people to go and tell what the Lord has done.

In this verse David is making a distinction between two separate groups of people — those who did not worship God and those who did. David is saying tell everyone who does not know God about his power and might and salvation, and remind those who do know God, that God is still powerful, and mighty and God is still declaring victory over their enemies!

The same is true today. No matter what battles you have fought or storms you are currently facing - whether you know God personally or not, know that God is powerful, and mighty even when we don’t understand God’s ways or timing.

I love seeing Brian’s works of art displayed on the walls for all to see.

You and I are called to display and reflect God’s greatness and glory through our own lives, through our words and actions, so others may know the divine artist — God the creator of the universe.

So go, and declare his glory, God is worthy to be praised!