One of the dangers of Bible Study is we sometimes leave what we've learned as merely an incremental addition to our repository of knowledge, never letting is do its intended work of transformation and inspiration.

Everything we've studied this week from Creation's design to humanity's calling as image-bearers finds its culmination here in Psalm 104, with praise, adoration, and communion. All creation in harmony, depending on God for everything, responding to Him in praise. It's the symphony of Eden.

This chapter reminds us the earth isn't a drab, neutral backdrop, it is God's temple, alive with His presence. The oceans team with melodies of praise, the mountains lift their hands to His majesty, and winds sing songs of praise. Every living thing He has created joins the confession with the Psalmist, "LORD my God, you are very great" When you and I worship the King of Majesty, we join this chorus along with the eternal praise of the Heavenly Hosts (Revelation 4:8).

Reading this Psalm, it's no wonder Jesus says if we refuse to worship the rocks themselves will cry out (Luke 19:40)

But worship isn't limited to singing. It's a posture and attitude of surrender, turning knowledge into formation. Holy ground isn't holy because the ground is special, it's holy because of HIs presence. (Joshua 5:14, Exodus 3:5)

Similarly, when we stop and honor God's nearness, His presence, in our ordinary moments, they themselves become sacred in a way, reflecting His glory in the mundane thigs of life.

The ancient Jewish Christians understood that when the veil was torn at Jesus' death (Matthew 27:51) the presence which once only dwelt in its fullness in the Holy of Holies, the glory which filled every corner of Eden, now fills you and me.

This is why our response to study and prayer is so important. One scholar said, "Without worship, devotion stops at admiration." As we worship the One True God our theology becomes truth translated into love. From pure gratitude and awe, our hearts become home for His glory once again.

To wrap up this first week, it is fitting to do so bowed low in grateful awe, ending where Scripture will always lead the humble heart: blessing the Name and goodness of God.

Romans tells us in chapter 1 that the very nature of God can be seen in what has been created. Even as you observe it in its fallen state, what is it about our world that causes you to stop and worship God for His greatness?

How would your thoughts and attitudes change if you could see our daily world as a sacred place where you and God dwell together?