Contemplative Bible Reading

Psalms 19:1

The heavens declare the glory of God;
the skies proclaim the work of his hands.

Years ago I was watching TV late at night. The program had a speaker whose name I cannot recall. His theory was that by studying the motion and alignment of the stars and planets, we could predict the second coming of Christ.

His theory was based on these verses. He felt that God had proclaimed to us His plans in the heavens.

I am not sure about his theory. I am sure that I have heard theories that are much worse than his.

I read this verse in Psalms and I think about the heavens – the stars, the planets, our moon.

One of the reasons that I love to visit my mother in rural Louisiana is that she lives far from any city. There is little man-made light pollution at her home. I can stand outside in the dark of the night and see the handiwork of God much better. I love that.

God is glorious. Staring at the heavens gives me a glimpse of His glory.