(#707) The Profound Mystery

When you observe the grandeur of nature—the trees standing tall, rooted in the earth, the hills rolling across the landscape, the majestic mountains rising to touch the heavens, and the vastness of the oceans stretching beyond the horizon—there’s an inherent sense of wonder. Nature speaks of a creative force that is far beyond human comprehension. It reminds us of a power so magnificent that it not only creates but sustains the rivers that carve their way through the land and the lakes that reflect the sky. The sky itself, vast and endless, changes with the day, offering blue serenity in one moment and unleashing the forces of thunder, lightning, rain, snow, and hail in another. Each element, in its power and beauty, seems to whisper of the greatness of its Creator.

And then, you look at the animals, each uniquely designed with strength and grace—the lions, the bears, the tigers, creatures that embody raw power and majesty; the elephants, whose sheer size and gentle wisdom command respect; the alligators, ancient and resilient. They are all testaments to the diversity and intricacy of life on this planet.

But then, perhaps most astonishing of all, you look at yourself. You reflect on how you were fashioned, created with intention and care. The human body, with its incredible ability to think, move, feel, and create, is a masterpiece in itself. Your capacity for thought, emotion, and imagination sets you apart from the rest of creation. You have the ability to dream, to strive, and to connect with the very force that brought all these wonders into being.

And in that moment of reflection, the realization dawns: you, too, can be a son or daughter of the one who created all of this. Not merely a passive observer of the beauty and power around you, but an heir—a participant in the divine inheritance. The mountains, the oceans, the skies, and all that is in them belong to Him, and by extension, to you as well. When Jesus said, “All that is mine is thine,” He was offering you an invitation to partake in the fullness of the Creator’s abundance.

Yet, the expression moves into a sobering cautionary tale: many believe in the beauty and power of creation, but they stop short of fully embracing their role as heirs. To believe only partially in this truth is to rob yourself of the greatest gift. You stand at the threshold of an unimaginably glorious inheritance, but if you hesitate, if your heart falters, if you turn back before fully committing, you make a fool of yourself. For to miss out on this gift—not because it wasn’t offered, but because you didn’t fully accept it—would be the greatest tragedy.