Psalm
8:1 O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is
your name in all the earth!
A psalm of
thanksgiving
In school as a child I saw
pictures of the Grand Canyon in Arizona when reading through a National
Geographic magazine. They depicted a colorful and marvelous scene of rock
formations and deep valleys. As the sun rose or set over this canyon the
immense nature of the area was made more vivid. The pictures were marvelous.
A few years ago I had the
opportunity to visit the Grand Canyon in person. As I drove to the park area I
passed through forested flat lands. There were no mountains to speak of. The
area was generally flat and without much scenery. Winding through the park I
came to the parking lot and began to walk through the trees to the edge. As I
cleared the trees the Grand Canyon overwhelmed me. The presence of this
marvelous landscape was literally breathtaking. To say I was awed by the scene
is an understatement. For God to have created such scenery is a reflection of
His grandeur and majesty.
God has ordained such
created things in the world to bring Himself praise from His creatures, from
you and I. When we come to know Him we find life more majestic and awe-filled.
With the eyes of children, Christians can only marvel at His greatness and His
goodness to us each day.
