A Song for the Sabbath day (Psalm 92)
Have you ever watched an artist go through the process of creating whatever it is they are working on? Whether a sculptor or a painter, the early stages of their work, and even up until the very end, might appear to the novice as a chaotic mess with no rhyme or reason. Actually, this same notion can be applied to a variety of professions — builders, writers etc. My point is this: it is unfair and unwise for us to pass judgment on the work before it is completed. Just because it doesn’t look like much while the process unfolds doesn’t mean the artist is incapable or second rate. To the contrary, the professional knows exactly what they are doing; they may in fact be creating a masterpiece.
Creation is God’s masterpiece with mankind being the crowing glory, as it is written: “You have made him a little lower than the angels, and have crowned him with glory and honor” (Psalm 8:5). The Bible says that the physical creation was completed in six days but, with the fall of man, the spiritual development of humanity remains a work in progress. It will not be complete until Messiah returns, puts down His enemies and restores creation to its original intent. That being so, it is unwise for any of us to pass judgment on the Master’s work before it comes to fruition. It is, in fact, impossible for us to comprehend the complexity of His handiwork from our lowly vantage point; in short, we don’t see the big picture.
What we consider to be a long history of injustice, trouble and tribulation — most of which has been brought on by man’s rebellion and disobedience — is nevertheless being managed and governed by the Master Architect. He knows what He is doing. And so when this era finally comes to a close and mankind is ushered into the next millennial day — i.e. the Great Shabbat — we shall all see His Infinite Wisdom and marvel at His Masterpiece. All the brushstrokes and flourishes of life that, to us, seemed as inconsequential at one point will come together to form a perfected work, in our lives as individuals and for the world at large. On that Great Shabbat, when the former has passed away, we will sing the Sabbath song and celebrate His marvelous works, as it is written: “O Lord, how manifold are Your works! In wisdom You have made them all” (Psalm 104:24).
Blessings and Shalom,
Bill
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