Psalm 19:3-4a   
Their voice goes out
        “Isn’t it a beautiful day?” What do we mean by that statement? Either that we have a personal feel-good factor or that the sun is shining, the sky is blue and all is well with the world. The heavenly bodies cause awe and wonder and lift our spirits. When they are obscured by cloud and rain the feeling is not so good. Surely this is their language transmitted to every city, town, village, hamlet and individual on earth every day! These inanimate objects have no words, we cannot hear them or see their lips moving and yet they affect every human being alive, every day of our lives. They are speaking because their Maker is the author of light, His light makes us feel good. The greatest light, that stands alone, unapproachable, is the sun that surely reminds us of our eternal God who is both distant and awesome in power but whose loving kindness touches us wherever we are. The moon reflects that light in the darkness and somehow brings comfort and cheer, “Lord make me a full moon that I might reflect you everywhere.” The flickering stars flood the heavens with their celestial patterns and we stop and stare and wonder at the immensity of it all and the insignificance of man. Yes, their voice goes out to the world alright, and we do well to stop and reflect and wonder and be amazed and then say, “Thank you,” to the One who made it all. Isn’t it amazing to think that wherever we go, be it atop a high mountain, or in the middle of a vast ocean or desert, sitting in an aircraft or striding across a busy city street – He is there! We need only look up, be it day or night and the glory of Almighty God is visible. Enjoy His presence around you and over you, today. 

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