Psalm 8 – God the Creator

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As we embark on our “Discovering the Bible Challenge,” we’ll focus first on Our Majestic and Gracious God. Each reading has been carefully selected for our Bible adventure together. Our opening theme helps introduce us to who God is. What does our psalm speak to your heart about God’s character? Have you ever thought about God like this?

For me, I am comforted in knowing I was not created and then left to fend for myself. We all know this world to be a dark, cruel place underneath all the beauty and glorious display of God’s hand. There is peace knowing God created me to be in a relationship with him. His instructions are available for all of us.

It’s like the whole world finally makes sense when you understand a little more about our majestic and gracious God. As we get to know God, we can finally give credit where credit is due and be “wowed” by Him. Maybe it was a beautiful sunset or realizing you were witnessing a miracle happening before your eyes. Maybe it was watching your child take their first step! I love how these verses really get us thinking about God’s involvement in our world. “When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers—the moon and the stars you set in place—what are mere mortals that you should think about them, human beings that you should care for them?”

One of the biggest regrets I have in my life is that I wasted too many years just going through the motions. Can you relate? There was always one more thing on my to-do list or one more thing to put on my plate. I was trying to be “super-mom” after all! How many of those beautiful sunsets did I not cherish? How many times did I let God down with my choices?

It’s never too late, because God is always waiting for us. We have been given breath for one more day. How we choose to use that day is up to us. It seriously is!

How are you spending your time? What fills your thoughts? Hopefully, you are cherishing your creator for all he has done for you. This psalm can help. The more you get to know God, the more you want to seek his will for your life. After all, He knows best. Didn’t he put the stars in the heavens and all of the wondrous things this psalm speaks about?

This psalm convicts me to not only see the majesty of God, but to show gratitude for his grace. He knows we’re not perfect, yet he trusts us to care for his creation. Have you ever thought about that? The psalm says, “You gave them charge of everything you made, putting all things under their authority.” While that may sound daunting, he’s given us his grace to handle his affairs. He trusts us; we should trust him even more!

“O Lord, our Lord, your majestic name fills the earth!” Help me be one of the ones shouting your praises! Can you imagine a day when people will stop trying to shut God out but welcome him? Take some time to rest in the awe you now have for God and show your gratitude for the blessings that surround you.

Reread this psalm again, but this time imagine a small string quartet playing a quiet, yet upbeat lullaby behind the text. This psalm is like a song that can be sung in praise to our gracious and loving God.

Let’s pray. Father God, you are an amazing provider of all that is good. Thank you for creating me and trusting me with your provisions. May my heart overflow with gratitude. Forgive me for all the time I waste each day that I could be using to bring you glory. I look forward to getting to know you better each day. Help me to see how majestically perfect you are! In Jesus’ name. Amen.