Heavenly Declarations

The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge. There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard. Their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world. Psalm 19:1-4 (NIV)

I breathed deeply and pushed against the mechanical resistance of my exercise machine. It was time for my daily workout, which I looked forward to about as much as a kick in the head. However much I envy people who enjoy physical activity, I just do not belong to that privileged group. Unfortunately, my 40-something body is reacting badly to lack of exercise so, like it or not, I do it. I often distract myself from the perceived unpleasantness of my workout by switching on the TV and watching an early morning show.

This morning I happened across someone doing a special report on Earth and all that surrounds it. He was talking about our own tiny spot in space and how enormous the universe actually was. All of this was from a totally secular point of view. As I listened to the newscaster, I began to wonder what that viewpoint would be like. What would it be like to gaze at the stars and not see the hand of God? What incredible point would I be missing when I study the individuality of each planet and not see His planning? How would I explain the very obvious intellect involved in their creation? The universe has always been an enthralling subject for me, but I had to think how much more fascinating it has become since I personally know the One who created it.

I have also noticed that the heavens more obviously point towards Him with each closer step towards my Lord. As I know Him better, I see His hand in everything around me. And yet, the skies and all they contain have always been above me, shouting that He is there, that He lives, that He creates, that He loves me so much that He wants to surround me with incredible beauty and design. All I had to do was look up. How can I see the skies and all that are in them without feeling His very presence? Romans 1:20 says, For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities-His eternal power and divine nature-have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse. The heavens cry out the existence of God, and a very loving, caring God at that.


Precious Heavenly Father, thank you for the awesome creation You have surrounded us with, reminding us every day that You are very present in our lives.

Janine Miller