When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars that you have established; what are human beings that you are mindful of them, mortals that you care for them?” vss. 3-4
Psalm 8:3-9
Some might think that, of course, the psalmist would be in awe of the creation, he lived well over 2000 years ago and had a relatively primitive understanding of the universe and how it worked. He’d be bound to have an elevated view of God and a primitive notion of human capabilities. Those folks might even say that we who live in these technologically advanced times…well, we really don’t even need a god to make our cosmological equations balance! Such a notion is the height of foolishness! The wisdom among us, those who have been working to unravel the mysteries of life, have made discoveries that boggle the mind, and they continue to see the fingerprints of the Creator in all that exists.
Anyone who takes the time to consider the vastness of space and the unfathomable length of time this universe has been in existence, can’t help but be in awe that humans even exist! There’s no logical reason why we should–the universe really doesn’t need us! This is not to say that life is not valuable or to be cherished. Insignificant as the span of our years may be, they are precious and meant to be enjoyed. For one reason or another God has given us both life and a wonderful world! Thanks be to God!
Thought for the Day: What’s the best part of being alive?
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