“For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse.”
—Romans 1:20 (NASB)
“As soon as He was approaching, near the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of the disciples began to praise God joyfully with a loud voice for all the miracles which they had seen, shouting: ‘BLESSED IS THE KING WHO COMES IN THE NAME OF THE LORD! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!’ Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Him, ‘Teacher, rebuke Your disciples.’ But Jesus answered, ‘I tell you, if these become silent, the stones will cry out!’”
—Luke 19:37–40 (NASB)
As I entered Grand Canyon National Park, I was determined that my first glimpse of the canyon would not be from my car window. I didn’t want a fleeting glance—I wanted the full grandeur. So each time I came to an opening, I’d divert my eyes. I wanted to save that moment.
First, I needed a place to stay. I rushed to the campground, praying there would be a spot. The sign read “Full,” but something in my heart nudged me to ask anyway. When I approached the park ranger, he asked a few questions and then said he had a site available. Praise the Lord who provides all our needs! I had no backup plan, but God already had it covered.
Now it was time to behold the canyon. What better place to go than “Grandview Point” for this first view. I shared the moment with my daughter, Tiffany, over video chat. She knew I didn’t want to see it until I reached the overlook, so she helped guide me as I kept my eyes down, making sure I didn’t walk into anyone. We must have entertained a few onlookers with our smiles and laughter.
And then—I looked up.
The beauty wasn’t in a single rock formation or feature. It was in the vastness. I stood atop the South Rim, and even from that height, I couldn’t see the canyon’s bottom. A few glimpses of the Colorado River shined blue against the red rocks far below. But even standing there, face to face with it, I couldn’t fully comprehend its size.
If this place—so real, so grand, and right before my eyes—is still too immense to grasp, how much more is our God? The Grand Canyon, in all its wonder, cannot contain His love. It cannot hold His joy, His peace, or His forgiveness. The greatness of God in all He is could never be contained even is such an immense place as the Grand Canyon. This place was small in comparison to God!
Creation Declares the Creator
Romans 1:20 reminds us that nature testifies of God’s invisible attributes. The Grand Canyon is not only beautiful—it is also a witness. It declares His power and divinity so clearly that no one can claim ignorance.
Even in the scientific community, creation speaks. The Grand Canyon holds evidence that supports the biblical account of creation. Many layers of rock are bent in ways that evolutionary science cannot explain—but the account of Noah’s Flood does. For more on this, I recommend visiting Answers in Genesis, where you’ll find resources that explain this in depth.
The bottom line? We are without excuse. Creation doesn’t lie. It reveals order, beauty, and intelligence. Order does not come from chaos. It comes from the hand of a Creator.
Let the Stones Not Take Your Place
Luke 19 reminds us of the crowd joyfully praising Jesus. When the Pharisees asked Him to quiet the people, Jesus said, “If these become silent, the stones will cry out.” At the Grand Canyon, I couldn’t help but think: This place could worship without me. But I will not let a rock take my place.
I want to be the one to praise Him. I want to be at His feet, lifting my voice, surrendering my heart. If the canyons and cliffs can cry out, surely I must too.
Reflection Question
When was the last time you were truly in awe of God’s creation—and did it lead you to worship?
How might you intentionally pause this week to recognize His glory in the world around you?
Prayer
God, as we rise each day, fill us with awe of You.
Let us see Your fingerprints in every sunrise and sunset.
Let nature whisper Your glory into our hearts.
Do not let us grow silent—do not let the stones take our place.
Let our lives be loud with praise, in all things and at all times.
Amen.
Sarah Misch 