Starry, Starry Night
By Dawn Weimar
“God said, ‘Let there be lights in the expanse of the sky to separate the day from the night, and to let them serve as signs to mark seasons and days and years, and let them be lights in the expanse of the sky to give light on the earth.’ And it was so…He also made the stars”
Genesis 1:14-16
“When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is man that you are mindful of him?”
Psalm 8:3
“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. His love endures forever…who by His understanding made the heavens, His love endures forever…who made the great lights…the sun to govern the day…the moon and stars to govern the night; His love endures forever.”
Psalm 136:1, 5, 7-9
“He took him outside and said, ‘Look up at the heavens and count the stars…if indeed you can count them.’”
Genesis 15:5
Stars are created by God; they have purpose and practical function as illustrated in these verses. God promises us that He watches over us just as the stars shine overheard in the heavens. Indeed, stars are a source of awe and wonder as illustrated by Vincent Van Gogh’s paintings. And many songs depict stars wistfully to even the most young at heart… “Twinkle, twinkle, little star…”By Dawn Weimar
“God said, ‘Let there be lights in the expanse of the sky to separate the day from the night, and to let them serve as signs to mark seasons and days and years, and let them be lights in the expanse of the sky to give light on the earth.’ And it was so…He also made the stars”
Genesis 1:14-16
“When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is man that you are mindful of him?”
Psalm 8:3
“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. His love endures forever…who by His understanding made the heavens, His love endures forever…who made the great lights…the sun to govern the day…the moon and stars to govern the night; His love endures forever.”
Psalm 136:1, 5, 7-9
“He took him outside and said, ‘Look up at the heavens and count the stars…if indeed you can count them.’”
Genesis 15:5
Our heavenly Father gives us things to enjoy because He loves us. I was reminded of this love by a story I heard on Christian radio of a woman who felt God’s love when she saw a shooting star. I, too, marvel at God’s creation and was warmed by how this single stellar happening held a deep message for this woman. I truly understood.
Later that evening, I was driving down a scenic drive surrounded by tall trees and just happened to glance up for a moment and saw a bright shooting star. Ah! It is just like my heavenly Father to point out the significance of a moment, so when it happens, I can truly appreciate His love for me in this grace-filled gesture, a gift. That simple star was meant for me to see and to communicate a connectedness far too deep for words.
On the next clear night, spend some time conversing with your heavenly Father while gazing at the stars of His creation. Let His creation make real His awesomeness and permeate your soul with His love for you.
GOING DEEPER:
1. Do you look for God in small ways in your life? Ask Him to speak to you today and show you how much He cares. Then, look for Him.
FURTHER READING:
Psalm 104; Job 38:7
Dawn is a wife and mother of three daughters, and is active in Oakwood's worship ministries. She's a pediatric nurse, currently working as VP of Business Development in Population Health Improvement.
