For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be glory forever. Amen.

Romans 11:36

Recommended Reading

Psalm 8:1-9

Scientists are learning more and more about the lives of animals. Primates have been found to use tools; fish have demonstrated memory and emotion; dogs have been trained to detect and point out human cancers. But so far, there is no record of any members of the animal kingdom contemplating their origin or expressing appreciation for their existence and the blessings of nature.

Self-awareness is on the human side of a large gap that separates the human from the non-human kingdoms. Even the psalmist, when contemplating the wonders of man’s place in God’s creation, notes that God created “the beasts of the field, the birds of the air, and the fish of the sea”—but makes no mention of those animals’ awareness of that fact (Psalm 8:8). Fortunately, humans are created in the image of God (Genesis 1:26-27) with the same self-awareness possessed by God. And our awareness lets us know that Someone else is responsible for our creation and sustenance.

Take time to read and meditate on Psalm 8, David’s song of praise to the God who created him and you—and marvel with him at the works of God.

Let earth and Heaven combine, angels and men agree, to praise in songs divine the incarnate Deity.

Charles Wesley

Read-Thru-the-Bible

Numbers 27–29

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