Glimpsing God's Majesty
Jenny Marcelene, Guest Writer
Today’s Treasure
O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens.
Psalm 8:1, ESV
Wow. I murmured in awe as I gazed at the twinkling stars late one Wednesday evening. I had forgotten early tomorrow morning was trash and recycling day. And while I grumbled about stumbling around in the dark—we live outside town limits without lights—I was distracted by the stunning beauty above me.
I meandered toward the middle of the road to gain a fuller view of the dazzling nighttime display. I identified the customary childhood favorite constellations—the Big Dipper and Orion’s Belt. My mind turned away from my own thoughts and toward the Creator.
“Oh Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth,” I whispered (Ps. 8:1). And in the middle of the road, I worshiped the Creator of the stars.
Since our relocation from the Midwest to the West, I was lost in an endless loop of what needed to be done next. But within a minute, the Lord recalibrated me to His eternal perspective. Stargazing reminded me of my smallness and pointed toward His greatness. And it was exactly what I needed.
Sometimes the whirlwind of life can consume our thoughts and prevent us from slowing down to see what is right in front of us. We may miss chances to glimpse God’s goodness because we’re rushing from one thing to the next. Sometimes situations seem bigger than they actually are.
When we are forced to look up toward the Lord and away from our circumstances, we catch glimpses of the majesty and goodness of our Creator. We recognize His rule over
all creation, including our circumstances.
And as we gaze at the moon and stars, we can marvel that God cares about us (Ps. 8:3–4) in the midst of the craziness. Beholding the splendor of God in nature, recalibrates our hearts to His worthiness and nearness.
But we must be alert to the gentle ways He speaks of His majesty. A buzzing hummingbird. A citrus sunset. The scent of lilac wafting through the air. A soft breeze on a warm day. Too often I can overlook these simple reminders.
As we seek to pursue Christ above all else, may we train our hearts to find our delight in Him and carve out moments to stand in awe of His beauty.
Whether we are struggling to keep up as a new school year unfolds or feeling the weight of loneliness, God sees us and wants us to draw near to Him. The Lord meets us wherever we are and delights our hearts with glimpses of His majesty.
In a world where it’s easy to become consumed with our to-do lists, God quietly calls us to slow down and worship Him—even in the dark after a busy day.
PRAYER
Lord, keep our eyes fixed on You. Help us to slow down each day to catch glimpses of Your majesty all around us. Thank You that You care for us. Cultivate a heart of worship in us today and always. Amen.
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About the Author: Jenny Marcelene I spent six years living in conservative Muslim countries and desire to help parents and children catch a glimpse of how God is at work among the nations. I've traveled to 30 countries (and I'm not counting layovers when you don't actually leave the airport—that's cheating in my book!) and marvel at how each culture uniquely reflects aspects of God’s character like a multi-faceted diamond.
I work as a freelance writer and editor, including projects for Oakseed Ministries International. Once upon a time I worked as a Children’s Ministry and Curriculum Coordinator at my previous church for three years. I'm a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (that's a long name for children's writers!) and hope*writers. Visit her website
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Originally published Tuesday, 27 August 2024.
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