On the Beartooth Highway through the Northern Rockies in Montana this summer, I drove switchbacks to the top. Have you ever been in such a secluded place that you could almost hear the silence? That’s what happened that day, but the place I felt most alone from people became the place I felt most connected to God. In that vast expanse that seemed to have no end, I felt like a “speck.” It’s not so bad being a speck as long as we know in our heart of hearts that we are significant specks to the Creator, who fills the whole earth with awe at His wonders and calls forth songs of joy. (Psalm 65:8) You can hear the awe in my voice in the video below. (Don’t worry, I’m not singing). But perhaps you’ll remember the tune when you hear the words. With all that God gets to enjoy in His handiwork, He is constantly caring for us, the significant specks that He delights to watch and bless and forgive … and crown with honor. (Psalm 8:5 NIV)
The Treasure: “When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them?” (Psalm 8:3-4, NIV)
If you’d rather read than watch the video, here’s the full video transcript:
I just came across a beautiful path on the Beartooth Highway … and decided to stop. It is beautiful everywhere; I just can’t help but take it in. I feel like I’m playing in God’s playground, taking time away from everything that can call—time to be with Him and to listen and to just really enjoy. There was a song I used to sing as a kid and it goes like this: “He owns the cattle on a thousand hills, the wealth in every mine. He owns the rivers and the rocks and rills, the sun and stars that shine. Wonderful riches more than tongue can tell; He is my Father so they’re mine as well. He owns the cattle on a thousand hills; I know that He will care for me.”
I’m going to take a short walk, mainly because my family gets nervous when I’m in desolate places. At least some of them do, but this is too beautiful to pass up … besides, I have my bear spray.
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