The Heavens Declare the Glory of God

 

The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. Day to day pours out speech, and night to night reveals knowledge. There is no speech, nor are there words, whose voice is not heard. Their voice goes out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them he has set a tent for the sun, which comes out like a bridegroom leaving his chamber, and, like a strong man, runs its course with joy. Its rising is from the end of the heavens, and its circuit to the end of them, and there is nothing hidden from its heat. (Psalm 19:1-6 ESV).

 

I am always partial to pictures of the Smokies in the fall of the year. The one I’ve attached today was taken some years ago when Mary and I traveled along the road from Gatlinburg, TN., to Cherokee, N.C. It crosses the mountains as it winds its way through Newfound Gap. The views are spectacular. However, the mistake that we often succumb to is in not hearing the voice of God in what we see of His handiwork.

 

As we have been reflecting on what it means to be a witness to God’s saving work, I’ve had a few who have responded that they can’t hear God like I do. Well, let me assure you that I have no special ability to hear the voice of God. However, I often remind myself that everything I see in this world is a product of God’s work of creation. Every sunrise and sunset is a testament to the greatness of God. Everything is that voice of God telling us of His love and grace. That is the basis of our witness. To be a witness is to simply tell about what you have seen and heard. As Christians, we believe that God is always at work around us, so our role is to bear witness to his presence and goodness.

 

There is no need to prove God. All of creation does that quite effectively. Our task is to simply call others to look with eyes that see a bit more deeply at what He has already done. The Holy Spirit is quite capable of taking it the rest of the way!