The Heavens Declare His Glory

I always go to "speak life" on the sidewalks of the abortion mill each Monday with a mix of trepidation and expectation. Fear of encountering evil (and it is palpable there) mingles with wonder at what miracles God will engineer while I get to watch! There is always something that leaves me deeply moved, and deeply grateful to God for His provision and grace. I have long since learned that when I am weak (uh...like always), He is strong. My job is to show up, and speak His word. The rest is up to Him and the hearts of those we are ministering to.

Before I left for the abortion mill in the morning, I put some finishing touches on a pastel I am donating to charity for a silent auction. I titled it, "The Heavens Declare His Glory." When I got on the microphone at the abortion mill, I even used the verse the title comes from:

The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. Day to day pours out speech, and night to night reveals knowledge. There is no speech, nor are there words, whose voice is not heard. Their voice goes out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them he has set a tent for the sun, which comes out like a bridegroom leaving his chamber, and, like a strong man, runs its course with joy. ...Psalm 19:1-14

In other words, God is evident to all who look for Him. His presence is continually declared through the miracle of His creation. And the crowning achievement of all His creation is humankind, made in His image. The unborn child in the womb is made in the image of God Himself. How could we destroy such a sacred work of the hand of God? How could we not speak up on behalf of the baby?

One of our counselors was having a protracted discussion with a young woman, who was angry that we dared "judge" others. I noticed 3 young people were listening, and had pulled into the parking lot but not entered the mill. I called out to them, begging them to go on our free mobile Ultrasound unit in the RV parked behind me. Let us show them their options, we begged. They seemed very conflicted, but finally went in the mill. Our hearts sank. We had felt certain they would come to us.

A few minutes later, they emerged. They drove out of the lot and stopped next to me.
"We would like to go on your ultrasound."

Currently, I am the only Monday counselor trained to counsel the women on the RV, so I always get that privilege. Believe me, it is a privilege. I get at least a half an hour, if not more time to convince the mamas that their child is a blessing,  created by a loving God in His image. I can give them lists of resources and practical help. And then, I can give them the Gospel, and pray God saves their souls. Some are more receptive than others. This group of three young people were the softest-hearted ones I have had the pleasure of meeting yet. Not only did the young mama choose life for her little one, but all three were spellbound by the Gospel presentation. All three said Yes when I asked if I could pray with them to accept Jesus as savior and Lord. All three were eager to receive regular texts from me with Bible verses. All three understood the need to find a home church, and talked at length with our pastor/counselor about that. I even was able to give the "purity" message, and they seemed to receive it earnestly. If it had been a movie, everyone would say it was not believable.

The heavens declare the glory of God. He is always there, always showing Himself, always speaking. Don't close your ears and your eyes, or you will miss the greatest purpose of all humankind. When you speak, speak His message. It never returns void.

(There is a time to speak and a time to be silent. God reminded me of that when I dislocated my jaw biting down on a crouton last night. Now I have no choice but to be silent for a bit. Any suggestions for easing the pain of TMJ appreciated.)
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Hebrews 1:3 

He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,

John 1:14 

And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.

Revelation 21:23 

And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and its lamp is the Lamb.

John 17:1-26

When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you, since you have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. And this is eternal life, that they know you the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. I glorified you on earth, having accomplished the work that you gave me to do. And now, Father, glorify me in your own presence with the glory that I had with you before the world existed. ...

2 Corinthians 3:18 

And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.