Psalm 8:1
O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! Set this glory of yours above the heavens.
Dear Heavenly Father,
When we look at nature, we can see your care and concern in creating the earth and everything in it. The majesty of the snow-capped mountains, the serenity of a cascading waterfall, or the stillness of an open plain are examples of your glory. However, while we see all this splendor and how nature reproduces according to its kind, we only witness natural knowledge about you.
By nature and our conscience, everyone knows they will be held accountable for their actions. The world that does not know you see you only as angry, having to face your wrath and condemnation on its last day. But that is because it rejects your love and mercy; it refuses the forgiveness Jesus won for them on the cross.
You reveal your true glory, love, mercy, and peace in your Word. Your glory is greater than the heaven and all we see in nature. Your word tells us how your glory was disclosed; we call it your revealed knowledge. Jesus came to this earth and lived perfectly in our place. He took the sins of the world into himself on the cross and suffered our punishment—our condemnation. As he gave up his life on the cross, there as he hung, he defeated sin, death, and the Devil, all defeated. On Easter morning, his tomb was empty, and the victory was won. All this brought life and salvation, so eternal life is ours through faith in Jesus.
Your salvational plan—because you want all people to be saved—revealed your glory in Christ. You overcame all sin to save us through him, and this places your glory far above the heavens.
We pray that your glory will be revealed to those who do not yet know you. Spark faith in them so that they will trust in your love, forgiveness, grace, and mercy. Please let your glory be revealed to them. Amen.
Written through Pastor Roger Emmons
God’s name is majestic. Know and trust in God; he sent his Son to save you from all your sins so that you will have salvation and eternal life through Jesus.