Do you ever wonder, like David in Psalm 8, about God’s majestic wisdom and power, the beauty and vastness of the universe, and how everything is so wonderfully designed? I know that I do. Especially when I take time to star gaze which is usually when I am on vacation with my husband. As I look up in amazement at all of the stars in the sky I have to appreciate the greatness of the universe. During these times I can also relate to David’s amazement as he reflected on the fact that God is mindful of us, cares for us on a personal level, and even places us in charge of his creation. In Psalm 8:3 – 4 we hear David exclaim, “When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them?”.
Many years ago I had the opportunity to sing “The Creation” composed by Joseph Haydn in a community choir in Bad Soden, Germany. It was a memorable experience not only because I had the opportunity to sing with a group of people with fabulous voices; but also because I had the chance to experience a glimpse of what it might have felt like to witness God as he created the universe and everything in it. Through his musical masterpiece, Haydn reaches into one’s soul and provides both the singer and listener with a moving depiction of God’s creativity. When enveloped in the music one can easily envision God as he plans and implements the details of the universe to include creating humankind with the intent of having a relationship with us.
In Proverbs 3:19 – 26 we read about how God used his attributes of wisdom and understanding to create the universe. We hear the writer proclaim if we seek wisdom and understanding, along with sound judgment and discretion, these attributes will build us with confidence so we won’t be afraid. We are assured that our “sleep will be sweet”, understand that God is always with us and won’t be distraught whenever we hear of disasters or evil events (Proverbs 3:24 – 25). I find these words to be very comforting considering the news all around us. Thank goodness God is with us no matter what life’s circumstances may bring!
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