The more people are impressed with themselves
and their achievements, the less impressed they are with God.
Conversely, the more they are impressed with God’s works, the
less they are impressed with themselves.
The more impressed people are with human achievements, often
the less important God’s achievements become.
Those who are fascinated with God’s achievements do not
ignore human deeds, but are not blinded by humanities’
accomplishments.
The psalmist was awed by the Creator God.
Though he was surrounded by human achievements, he was awed
by God’s creation.
God’s creative deeds astounded him!
Remember, what the psalmist saw existed about 3000 years ago.
Though he was surrounded by human activity, he was impressed
by earlier divine activity.
Impressed with his own insignificance, he clearly saw God’s
significance.
The creation bore testimony to God’s majesty!
The stars were His curtain, the life-giving rain was his
rafters, the clouds were His chariot, the winds were His messengers,
and flames were His servants.
He stabilized the world, turned chaos into mountains and
valleys, and established boundaries for water.
He made the gushing spring that rushed into ravines and
watered the wild animals.
He provided for people, birds, and animals.
God’s intent was to provide, not to destroy.
Even light and darkness achieved good, needful
purposes.
Often believers say, “The first thing I am
going to ask God when I see Him is . . .” Usually the questions are
about why God made something or why God allowed something.
I doubt it. I
suspect the first thing we all say is, “Thank-you for caring about
us!”
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