“When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them?” (Psalm 8:3-4, NIV)
Today’s reading from the psalms was written by David.
He was a pretty accomplished man: Published poet, renowned musician and composer, heralded warrior, combat hero, king. Instead of looking at his noteworthy accomplishments, David looked up to the heavens — the same heavens we see today — and remembered his lowly place in the universe.
We, too, can benefit from a gaze toward the night sky. Hopefully, we will not only sense our cosmic insignificance; but also our remarkable significance to the Creator of it all.
What is mankind that God is mindful of us? Who are we that God would care for us? Ponder these questions today — and rejoice that the Creator of the moon and the stars loves us, and desires our fellowship. – Luther
Daily Encouragement 