“Inspiring and Encouraging”
3.5 stars, rounded down.
This short, thought-provoking book explores how nature speaks to God's glory and character. Author Seth Lewis explains that nature is one form of God's revelation to mankind, and he explores how we can use Scripture as the translation point for understanding some of nature's messages. The first part of the book focuses on explaining these core concepts to readers who may be unfamiliar with them, and Lewis also weaves in anecdotes about breathtaking and meaningful experiences he has had in the natural world.
The second part of the book describes how different aspects of nature speak to us, and how we can respond. Chapters cover topics like the ocean, light and darkness, and the nature of time. Lewis highlights important lessons that we can learn from different parts of creation, and one topic that especially resonated with me was the idea that God chose to hide some of his most strange and intriguing creatures in the ocean depths, without needing people to see or appreciate them for it to be worthwhile. Lewis encourages readers to know that their work is worthwhile too, even when no one sees or honors it.
The Language of Rivers and Stars: How Nature Speaks of the Glories of God is an encouraging book that will appeal to nature-lovers. However, even though this is a good book, I sometimes felt like it was missing something. I would have liked a little more depth, whether it was more practical insight or some thoughts about what nature and natural metaphors meant to the original audience of Scripture. This book can inspire anyone, but is best for people who are new to thinking about this topic.
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher, and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
