"When I Consider Your Heavens..."

"When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is man that you are mindful of him, the son of man that you care for him? You made him a little lower than the heavenly beings and crowned him with glory and honor.  You made him ruler over the works of your hands. You put everything under his feet...O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!!!" -- Psalm 8: 3-6, 9

"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 display knowledge."  -- Psalm 19: 1, 2

Time spent in nature is often one of the best ways to be reminded of the glory and majesty of the Creator of the Universe.  This past weekend, while camping on the banks of a stream flowing through a beautiful mountain valley, I had occasion to remember these two verses.

As the sun was setting, the moon was shining bright in contrast to the slowly darkening skies.  High clouds were streaming overhead and provided just the right canvass for the late day colors to play across.  I could only pause in wonder and thank God for allowing me to see such a glorious display.  He reminds us constantly of His power and majesty, but most of the time we are too busy with the cares of this life to even notice.

Next time you are outside, pause and look around you.  Take in the sky, the wind whispering through the trees, the birds singing nearby.  Stop long enough to forget your cares and remember that God is in charge.