As we’ve been reading in our Read Together plan, we’re currently studying the Book of Jeremiah (check out the video) and we’ve just come across Psalm 19 in our Summer in the Psalms portion. One of the things that is clear all throughout scripture, including these passages we’re studying, is that God is constantly at work and his plans are greater than we can imagine. Yesterday we looked at how God likens himself to a masterful potter as he shapes our lives like pots of clay, brilliantly working through the imperfections and the knocks we pick up in life to create in us something truly beautiful.
David was constantly impressed with the Lord – a great posture for growth if you ask me! Over and over David writes in the Psalms how magnificent the Lord is and how all of creation exists to make him known. In a world where we like to pursue knowledge and wisdom, and indeed are exhorted to by scripture, David is telling us to continue to have a high view of God’s sovereignty and marvel at his deeds. Psalm 19 is effectively split into two halves: A focus on creation as God speaks to us through what he has made, and a declaration of love for the Law of God which was given to regenerate us in our thinking as we focus on Him. In particular, I love the opening statements:
The heavens declare the glory of God;
the skies proclaim the work of his hands.
Day after day they pour forth speech;
night after night they reveal knowledge.
They have no speech, they use no words;
no sound is heard from them.
Yet their voice goes out into all the earth,
their words to the ends of the world. Psalm 19:1-4 NIV
David saw that everything God produced was good, and that considering the entirety of creation was a way to know the Creator. How often we take for granted the brilliance of a sunset or the intricacy of a flower. I’ve been walking though our Garlic Garden at the church lately and am so intrigued by the process God ordained to bring new life and sustain us. He hasn’t forgotten a single detail. His Creation screams about His intention without making a sound. I want to be more mindful of the goodness of God in the simple things and take time to notice the beauty of His Creation. Alongside his Word, we see His Grace at work in each new day we get to look up and see the sun. Like David, I hope to be continually impressed by my Creator and never lose the wonder of considering what He has done.
As you drive to work today, or settle in for dinner this evening, take a moment to consider Creation around you. What does it tell us about the intention of the Creator? Listen for what it is saying without words with me today.
– Pastor Ryan