The Very Rocks Cry Out

Happy Monday to our CFC family;

Last Sunday afternoon, Lenise and I went to the Winnipeg Rock N’ Gem Show at the Red River Exhibition Park. The place was packed with people. I had no idea so many were interested in rocks. But these weren’t just ordinary stones. Tables were filled with dazzling gems and crystals: rubies, sapphires, amethysts, polished agates, and geodes split open to reveal their hidden beauty. Fossils of every kind were also displayed, some small enough to fit in your hand, others large and striking. Each one was labeled and carefully presented.

As Lenise and I made our way through the aisles, I was amazed not only by the beauty of the stones but also by the skill of the people who worked with them. Talented artists had turned these natural materials into stunning jewelry and artwork. Necklaces, rings, carvings, and intricate designs brought out the best in the stones.

Children with their parents wandered among the tables, some of them clearly fascinated as they observed these amazing miracles of creation for perhaps the very first time. The combination of natural beauty and human creativity sparked curiosity and wonder in everyone. It reminded me of the sermon I preached that morning about God’s command to Adam to “subdue” the earth and make what was already beautiful even better. And the way some of those natural stones were made into breathtaking jewelry clearly displayed this truth.

But despite all this beauty, I noticed something else. Some people weren’t just admiring the stones. They were treating these crystals and gems as if they had power, energy, and even a way to connect to the universe. I can understand why it’s tempting. These stones are beautiful, and people want something more, something tangible. But here’s the thing: they are created things, not the Creator. These stones don’t hold power in themselves. Worship belongs to God alone, not to what He has made.

And when it came to the fossils, I saw another example of people who were also led astray. Many of the fossil specimens were labeled as being “millions upon millions of years old.” And for those who put their faith entirely in science, these fossils were labeled from the point of view that there is no God, no purpose, and that life is seen as having happened by chance. In their minds, we are nothing more than creatures spinning aimlessly on a rock called Earth and that these ancient fossilized creatures show that there is not divine reason for life, no Creator, and no plan.

Both approaches, though very different, are missing the same truth. One assigns spiritual power to created things while the other strips creation of any meaning at all. In both cases, people are turning away from the one truth that the Bible makes so clear: creation itself points to God.

In Romans 1:20 Paul writes: "For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse."

That whether it’s a crystal, a fossil, the beauty of a sunset or the miracle of a new born baby, all of creation declares God’s wisdom and majesty.

Imagine if these same people would allow the truth of this scripture to touch their hearts. If these same people who put so much faith in crystals or science would allow the Holy spirit to show them what God has revealed about Himself through His creation, how different their hearts would be.

What if they realized that every crystal, every gem, and every fossil is meant to point them to the Creator and not to be an object of power or proof of meaninglessness? What if they recognized that true awe and wonder are found in God Himself, and not in what He has made?

That this world is not a cosmic accident. It is not meaningless. It is filled with beauty, design, and purpose that all point to the One who made it.

And when it comes to us who believe in God and call ourselves Christians, the question is this: are you in danger of being captivated by the created things alone, seeking power or meaning in the wrong places, or will we turn our hearts fully to the One who made it all? Every stone, every gem, every part of God amazing creation speaks the same truth: God is here. God is real. He is worthy of our worship.

Questions: As Christians, in what ways are we in danger of worshipping the created rather than the Creator?

Have a great week and we’ll see you Sunday!

Pastor Dan