I love to look for the stars each night.
Sometimes the sky is glittering, and I’m awestruck by the vastness of it.
Other nights it’s blank, and I’m a little disappointed, but I know the truth. The stars will be back. In fact, they’re still there–always there–just hidden from view at the moment.
Creation glorifies its Maker, and it points us back to Him.
The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. (Psalm 19:1)
For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse.(Romans 1:20)
He loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of the steadfast love of the Lord. (Psalm 33:5)
Yahweh, the maker of the stars, is always near.
Sometimes we might not see Him as clearly as we wish. We might feel like our faith is gazing at a blank black sky, longing for a glimmer of hope.
It is estimated that there are 100 billion stars in just our galaxy alone.
That’s beyond my comprehension. And yet, we read how, “He determines the number of the stars; he gives to all of them their names.” (Psalm 147:4)
Just as Yahweh called Abram to count the stars as a promise of how many his offspring would be (Genesis 15:5), so when we look at the stars dancing in the night sky, we see a promise.
The One who made the stars, is the One who made us, knows us, and holds us together.
For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. (Colossians 1:16-17)
He is always there.
He is faithful.
With that truth, my heart can rest each night.
Lift up your eyes on high and see: who created these? He who brings out their host by number, calling them all by name, by the greatness of his might, and because he is strong in power, not one is missing. (Isaiah 40:26)
P.S. The story behind this song is beautiful as well.
Joy, Grady and I enjoyed your blog and always do. The stars do glorify Yahweh and hope we can glorify him too. Hope you are being blessed beyond anything you could think or ask. Grady and I are walking and getting exercise two times a week and getting treatment for him 2 times a week. We miss all of you and are praying for y0u each day. Know that Yahweh will lead and guide you for your future. Love you, Joy and family, love, Janice, Grady
Dear Miss Janice,
thank you so much for your sweet comment. You two are a blessing to us all. Thank you for sharing the update on your lives. I hope we can see you soon! Your prayers are always sooo appreciated. Yahweh bless you! Love you! ~ Joy
On the very best nights, I can reach h magnitude with my 15-inch telescope, or 380 million stars. Well, only half that really, but who’s counting?
Wow…that’s amazing!