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THE HEAVENS DECLARE THE GLORY OF GOD

Text: Psalm 19
3 July 2016

MANY THEORIES ABOUT THE CREATION OF THE UNIVERSE

Many are the theories advanced to explain the existence of the earth and the universe. Sadly, these theories have been mistaken for facts. Till today, they remain as theories. No one has been able to postulate anything more than hypotheses!

A BIBLICAL STANCE

The Psalmist David advanced his understanding that the world was in truth created by the Lord God. With great inspiration and boldness, he wrote these words.

“The heavens declare the glory of God,

 And the firmament shows His handiwork.

Day unto day utters speech,

And night unto night reveals knowledge.”     Psalm 19:1-2

  1. The heavens declare the glory of God

a. This was a statement of faith 

b. This was also a statement of truth (as far as David was concerned) 

c. With eyes of faith David saw the glory of God

  1. And the firmament shows His handiwork

a. David was able to appreciate the Lord’s handiwork

b. It takes more than faith to appreciate the details of God’s handiwork

c. It takes wisdom and discernment

  1. Day unto day utters speech, and night unto night reveals knowledge

a. A brilliant observation is made here

b. Much knowledge may be gained just by observing nature carefully

c. Both day and night offer insights that help us to appreciate the glory of God

Let us pause and reflect on the glory of God revealed in nature! May our hearts be filled with a sense of wonder as we look at God’s creation!

THE HIDDEN GLORY OF THE WORD OF GOD

Psalm 19 attempts to speak of the glory in a second way. The latter part of the Psalm focuses on the glory of the Word of God. The glory of God’s word may be seen in the following ways!

  1. It can convert the soul of a sinner Psalm 19:7
  1. It can make the simple wise Psalm 19:7
  1. It can rejoice the heart Psalm 19:8
  1. It can enlighten the eyes Psalm 19:8

Let us rejoice in the glorious word of God! May we truly give God glory for the wonderful Scriptures that we can read and understand!