Grandeur

“Praise the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens. Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing greatness… Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.”

(Psalm 150:1-2)

The Chapel of the Transfiguration seems like an ideal location to meditate on the words of this Psalm. A window behind the altar offers visitors a view of the Tetons. And, although we were unable to arrange our schedule in order to attend a Sunday service, I imagine people cannot help but praise God for His acts of power and surpassing greatness with such dramatic evidence of it right in front of their eyes.

Humans have built so many cathedrals, with their grand arches and stained glass windows. And yet, we find something of far greater grandeur here. In a small log-cabin-style building, filled with simple wooden benches that seat at most sixty-five people.

Both places of worship are beautiful, in their own ways. The cathedral displays the creative work of a humanity empowered by God. And yet, the Tetons inspire greater awe. For they are an act of power and surpassing greatness far beyond human ingenuity.