(repeat from 2010)
SCRIPTURE: Psalm (NIV) 8:3 When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, 4 what is man that you are mindful of him, the son of man that you care for him?
OBSERVATION: David considers the immensity of “ …the work of your fingers” and then the smallness of man and wondered “Lord in the midst of something so great, you care for someone so small!” Later in verse six David considers “ …the work of your hands” and realizes that God not only cares for us, but has given us a place of honor within His creation.
APPLICATION: David considered the “work of God’s fingers” and the “work of God’s hands” and responded with wonder and appreciation. So, what response should come from our hearts when we consider “the work of God’s Son!!!” Hebrews 3:1 tells us to “consider … Christ Jesus.”
In creation, God worked un-opposed, but in redemption, Jesus had to overcome all the forces of hell. Jesus, tempted in every way as we are, died in victory as he refused to surrender to Satan’s will. Jesus rose in glory with victory over death, hell, and the grave! And we have this treasure (His resurrected life) in earthen vessels (our human bodies). Consider that!!!
PRAYER: Heavenly Father, today help me not to just see with my eyes but consider with my heart. May the work of Your hands draw praise from my lips and may the work of Your Son draw worship from my heart. Amen.
Pastor Leon
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