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.
The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple; the precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes; the fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; the rules of the Lord are true, and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb.
Moreover, by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward.
Who can discern his errors? Declare me innocent from hidden faults.
The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple; the precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes; the fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; the rules of the Lord are true, and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb.
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.
The universe proclaims God’s glory.
This wonderful Psalm speaks of God’s revelation and how it proclaims His glory and majesty. His revelation is divided into 2 parts. The first is what theologians have termed “general revelation”. God has revealed Himself in the physical world, in the universe. The testimony proclaimed in the heavens, the sun and the stars declare God’s glory daily to people of every culture, language and tongue. They declare that He exists. The action of the sun warms us and nurtures all life, even shining on and nurturing pagans and atheists as well as the faithful. This tells us that He is a God who loves and cares for us.
Although creation proves the existence of God, many refuse to believe. Many ignore Him and worship the created things rather than the Creator. Those who do believe the testimony of the heavens will seek deeper revelation. God has provided this in “special revelation”, that is, His Word and the Holy Spirit. Like the sun, these give light to our dark path, provide comfort, and bring spiritual life. And what is most important, special revelation tells us of how God has reconciled us unto Himself. There is no greater revelation than Jesus who is God incarnate. Jesus reveals to us God’s unconditional love, what He has done for us, what He expects of us. And so we thank our heavenly Father for the wonderful gift of salvation we have in Jesus Christ, our Lord, Savior, and God.