Even nature reveals God to us

 August 25, 2026

God's beauty revealed, if you have eyes to see!

This morning when I arrived at my number three daughter's house Rebecca, to get Flex, I spotted a beautiful black and iridescent butterfly [that looked like this one I took photo of at church that stopped and posed for the photo!]and stopped to admire its beauty.  It fluttered around me as I spoke to it like it understood each word I was speaking... "Well good morning you beautiful little butterfly, you are quite captivating in such a beautiful blue color, but I noticed something attacked you... you have parts of your beautiful wing missing. But you are still truly a beautiful creature God designed and sent to me to admire you."

When I finished speaking that beautiful butterfly landed on my shoe as if to thank me for that word of encouragement and it reminded me of these verses in Roman's...how can we not see God in his awesome creation? 

Romans 1:18¶For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;

19Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them.

20For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:

21Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.

22Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,

23And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things.

Troy Brewer Devotional 8/3/2026

Troy Brewer...

“Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning." Psalm 30:5

Better Days

Our God always finishes what He begins. David understood long nights. He knew what it was like to flee from Saul, to sleep in caves, to mourn broken relationships, and to wonder when God's promise would finally become reality. Yet through every hardship, David never stopped believing that God's final chapter would be better than the present one. 

That's the language of faith. The enemy will always try to convince us that our greatest days are behind us. He whispers that opportunities have passed, mistakes are permanent, and hope has expired. But Heaven tells a different story. 

God is the Author who specializes in beautiful endings. He restores what was stolen. He heals what was broken. He completes what appears unfinished. 

Because of Christ, every season of sorrow carries the promise of resurrection. Ever winter eventually gives way to spring. Every night gives way to morning. 

Your current chapter is not your conclusion. If God is still writing, the story isn't over. David eventually wore the crown because God faithfully completed what He had promised years earlier. The same God who completed David's story is completing yours. Keep praying. Keep believing. Keep walking. Better days aren't simply positive thinking; they are the confident expectation that God's goodness will have the final word.

ASK YOURSELF ...

What unfinished area of your life do you need to place back into God's hands, trusting that He always completes what He begins?

PRAYER:

Lord, thank You that You never abandon the work of Your hands. When I grow weary, remind me that You are still writing my story. Strengthen my faith to believe that joy is coming, hope is rising, and better days are ahead because You are faithful to complete every good work You begin. Amen

Another good verse reminding us of God's character Tina sent this morning...

Nahum 1:7 ESV[7]  The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; he knows those who take refuge in him

Ecclesiastes 3:1

¶To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

2A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;

3A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;

4A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;

5A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;

6A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;

7A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;

8A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.