Glory!

Glory!

Psalms 19:1 AMP

[1] The heavens are telling of the glory of God; And the expanse [of heaven] is declaring the work of His hands. [Rom 1:20, 21]

Romans 1:20 AMP

[20] For ever since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through His workmanship [all His creation, the wonderful things that He has made], so that they [who fail to believe and trust in Him] are without excuse and without defense. [Ps 19:1-4]

Interestingly, these two passages are cross-referenced in the AMP version. It means that no matter your persuasion, whether of the old testament or the new, there is no debate about the identity, power, wisdom and nature of God. Both verses in the bible were penned down by people who had personal encounters with God and could point to remarkable landmarks in their lives and in their walk with God. For David, we know that God Himself called him a man after His own heart, and quite a large portion of the book of Psalms are David's songs which highlight his many challenges as well as victories. What stories in your life are you recording as lessons and encouragement for the coming generations?

It is very difficult to speak like David here unless you have had similar experiences like his. David was a shepherd boy at a time, and he would have spent considerable time with the starry host at night, watching the heavens as they reflect the glory of God in the beauty of creation. You may not spend so much time outside, but do you find time to reflect on the amazing earth that you are in, and how the power and wisdom of God shine forth in and through the things that have been made? Do you take some time out of your busy schedule to consider and appreciate the Omniscience and Omnipotence of this amazing God? It cannot always be about making money; it cannot be about just getting by. 

For both David and Paul, they had seen, and were convinced of God's absolute power. The heavens tell of God's glory as they stretch for as far as the eye can see. We lift up our eyes anywhere we are on earth, and there are amazing sights to behold and ponder. It is early morning somewhere, and it is late night in another place, which also reflect the beauty of the wisdom of God. It is also important to note from Paul's rendition that all that God has made will be witnesses against man's rebellion. It is hard to look at all that God has made, and still claim that there is no God. Even a careful consideration of how the human body works will convince you that God is awesome. With this information, how do you intend to proceed? What decisions do you need to make, going forward? Like David, I want to praise God more. He deserves all that I am. What of you? God's time of favour is here.