PRAISE YE THE LORD

How is it that God's crown jewel of creation can stand or sit in a worship service and not express adoration for its Creator?  The trees lift their branches heavenward and wave them before the Lord. The oceans swell and roar their applause to His Majesty.  The streams ripple their anticipation of His soon return.  The winds rush through their courses, preparing the way for the King of kings.  The earth shuffles and convulses, attempting to settle itself in His Presence.  Creatures great and small unite their voices in a magnificent chorus to His Greatness.  Willows and reeds reach high and then fall prostrate before His Holiness...and yet we sit.  Voices silent.  Hands clenched.  Feet immobile.  So very aware of ourselves.