Have you ever just watched the sunset of an evening?

It’s been a good while since I have. Usually, I catch a glimpse of it whilst going about housework or getting in and out of the car. One of the things I’ve been enjoying about where I live now is that nature is near me perhaps more than it has been for quite some time.

Just outside my window is a tree where birds have begun to make their nests. Beyond that lies the sunset at the close of the day. Its reds, yellows, oranges, and purples strike my eyes and remind me of an awesome truth: My God knew this day would come.

Before the earth was formed, God knew exactly which bird would nest in which tree on this day. He knew which colours the sun would give to the earth on this day. He knew what portion of the sunset I would see on this day. He knew this day.

When I take the time to truly see and hear how the earth cries out its praise to its Creator, I am reminded that God is in control, and He gives even the birds food.

And all of that from a simple sunset.