PANTARHEI
Ancient Greek - “Everything flows” signifies the constant change in everything - from the ocean tides that touch the smallest grain of sand to the vastness of the universe with its planets spinning in orbit. This applies to the physical world as well as our thoughts that flit and fly through our minds, emotions from tears of joy and sadness and the entire human experience from our first breath to our last. Life flows.
I also know that God’s blessings “flow” in our lives. Many times we do not see what God is working behind the scenes, but he is there. Our world moves, changes and flows, and so does God’s grace in our lives. We were made to praise Him, Creator, Comforter, Counsellor, Prince of Peace, Lord of Lords, King of KIngs, Judge, Father and Almighty.
Many of us are familiar with the old hymn:
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise him, all creatures here below;
Praise him above, ye heav’nly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
This Doxology, nearly 350 years old, was written by Bishop Thomas Ken, raised as an orphan and as an adult, refused to swear alliegance to King James II and was imprisoned in the Tower of London for it. Nonetheless, his hymn has been sung as a liturgical even to this day.
First of all, God the Father is a source of all blessing. (Ephesians 1:3 and 2 Corinthians 1:3) Secondly, all creatures praise God and His spirit is in us. (Psalm 104: 24-30 and 1 Corinthians 2: 10-13) Lastly, the phrase refers to God the Son, (Hebrews 1:4) Jesus, seated at the right hand of God in the heavens and the last line is directed to praising God, Father and Holy Spirit. These are the outbursts of the psalms and earth and heaven praising God. (Psalm 96:11-12)
Even our everyday miracles, answers to prayer, and waking in the morning are reasons to rise and praise Him. He is worthy of all praise! Put the music on when the coffee pot perks; shout songs of praise with the birds; and speak, read, recite and remember the Psalms. Praise His Name!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GneJ9LfkSn0