My family took a day trip to the
desert last weekend, where we spent hours in what some would consider “the
middle of nowhere”. We took a hike up a mountain that led us to some wind
caves. The caves where uniquely beautiful and the large holes and crevices were
formed simply by the wind. As we stood at the top of the mountain and looked
out into the distance, it was miles and miles of beauty. The sun was in the
perfect position to make for a breathtaking scenery. I love moments like that because
they remind me of God’s greatness. It reminded me of Psalm 8:3-9, which many
are familiar with, which says the following:
“When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers"
the
moon and the stars you set in place"
4 what
are mere mortals that you should think about them,
human
beings that you should care for them?[c]
5 Yet
you made them only a little lower than God
and
crowned them with glory and honor.
6 You
gave them charge of everything you made,
putting
all things under their authority"
7 the
flocks and the herds
and
all the wild animals,
8 the
birds in the sky, the fish in the sea,
and
everything that swims the ocean currents.
9 O Lord,
our Lord, your majestic name fills the earth!”
This Psalm asks a question that many
of us have probably asked; why does an almighty God even care for us? As we
read through the verses, we are reminded of the wonderful truth that we are broken
and sinful, yet we are created in the image of God and he cares deeply for each
and every one of us. Friends, regardless of your circumstances you are loved
and cared for by God. Let this be an encouragement to all of us today.
Suggested prayer: “Dear God, I am
humbled thinking of how you could love and care for me even though I am broken
and fail many times. Thank you for creating me, for giving me the gift of
Salvation in Jesus, and for giving me the hope of eternal life in Heaven with you.
I don’t deserve any of it, but you graciously and lovingly call me to you. Thank
you for the beauty you allow me to enjoy. I stand in awe of you. Thank you for
hearing and answering my prayer. In Jesus’ name, amen.”