PSALM 19<\/b><\/p>\n
The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands<\/i><\/p>\n
(Psalm 19:1)<\/i>.<\/p>\n
Psalm 19 is a wisdom psalm. It can also be considered a nature psalm because in its introduction it discusses God\u2019s self-revelation in His creation. The theme of the psalm as a whole is God\u2019s revelation as it comes to us in creation, in God\u2019s Word, and in ourselves.<\/p>\n
Verses 1\u20136 discuss the revelation of God\u2019s glory in creation, especially in the heavens. The Hebrew words for heaven<\/i> and sky<\/i> in Genesis 1:1 and 1:8 are the same. Thus, the sky and the things in the sky are said to reveal the heavenly glory of God. The psalmist says that day after day the blue sky, the clouds, and the birds \u201cpour forth speech\u201d about God\u2019s glory, while night after night the stars and the moon \u201cdisplay knowledge.\u201d<\/p>\n
In particular, the sun portrays God\u2019s glory. The heavens are like a tent for the sun, analogous to the tabernacle that was the tent for God in Israel. The sun bursts over the horizon. It gives light to all things. It is supreme moving through and governing our solar system. It gives heat to all things. In these ways, the sun pictures the sun of righteousness who arises with healing in His wings (Malachi 4:2).<\/p>\n
The second part of the psalm, verses 7\u201311, extols God\u2019s revelation in His Word. The psalmist celebrates God\u2019s laws, statutes, precepts, commands, and ordinances. Notice that all of these are words for commandments. God does not give us mere advice. He tells us and our societies what He demands. Thus, mixed in with these statements about God\u2019s law is the statement that \u201cthe fear<\/i> of the Lord is pure\u201d (v. 9).<\/p>\n
The greatness of God\u2019s glory leads us to meditate on the purity of God\u2019s commandments. Now, in turn, we are led to reflect on our own inadequacy. Verses 12\u201314 point to God\u2019s revelation of His law in our consciences. It is critical that we ask God to use His Word to reveal our hidden faults so that we may live righteously before Him. Such an all encompassing desire is what it means to live life Coram Deo<\/i>.<\/i><\/p>\n
CORAM DEO<\/b><\/p>\n
Isaiah 41\u201342<\/p>\n
Colossians 1<\/p>\n
Many Christians are familiar with Psalm 19:1. We do not often take the time to reflect on how the heavens, indeed all of creation, shout out the glory of God. Make time to do so, exploring the stars in the heavens and wonder at the God who created them. Many Christians are also familiar with the psalmist\u2019s concluding remarks (19:14). Remember his prayer. He desired that God would be pleased with all the words spoken from his mouth and with all the thoughts within his hand. Cultivate those same concerns in your personal moments.<\/p>\n
For further study: Psalm 55:8\u20139; 103:11; 139:23\u201324 \u2022 Micah 6:8<\/i><\/p>\n
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