How to See God

How to See God Written by Daniel Hamlin Sitting on my surfboard, the lull in waves gave me a moment to reflect on my surroundings. Fish darted about the coral heads in the clear, tropical ocean. Disappearing into coral tunnels, they’d reappear out of an unseen opening, yards away. Did they enjoy the transparent and warm water more than I did? Over my shoulder lay the nearest land to us, one of Fiji’s many islands, green with vegetation. Its mountains looked like open hands, stretching skyward in a welcoming gesture towards the heavens. Anchored in the channel, our boat swayed in the glassy ocean. Where we sat, swell lines abruptly hit the barrier reef, making waves break in uniform precision. My friends and I rode them with childlike enjoyment. Immersed in such natural beauty, I was overcome by the fact that God created all this for us to enjoy. A truth I often forget. Creation is overflowing with miraculous design, with holy testimony. Albert Einstein once said, “The deeper one penetrates into nature’s secrets, the greater becomes one’s respect for God.” Isaiah also tells us to look to creation. He says it is a universal testimony to God. His creation provides a timeless declaration of his love and existence for those who are willing to look.