1 The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship.
2 Day after day they continue to speak; night after night they make him known.
3 They speak without a sound or word; their voice is never heard.
4 Yet their message has gone throughout the earth, and their words to all the world. God has made a home in the heavens for the sun.
Not directly related to our snow event ... but I'm struck as David was, by God's revelation in His creation.
In the next verses (7-11), David talks about God's revelation in the Torah. "The torah of the Lord is perfect ..." For David, God's glory is revealed in His: instructions, decrees, commandments, commands, reverence (obedience) for the Lord, and laws. God's glory is described as: perfect, trustworthy, right, clear, pure, and true. And that this revelation brings: reviving of the soul, wisdom, joy, and insight. David's understanding of Yahweh, and the value of His revelation is summed up in verse 10, "They are more desirable than gold, even the finest gold. They are sweeter than honey, even honey dripping from the comb."
As David contemplated the God he knew through the cosmos and torah, and the joy this knowing gave to him, he knew that his own imperfections, shortcomings, and sin kept him from a perfect relationship with Yahweh. And he prayed for cleansing, for protection from future sin, and for a God-controlled life.
The final verse of this Psalm (v.14) is familiar to many of us. Here it is, with the thought that as you look out at the snow today, or the rain tomorrow, or the trees, flowers, sun, moon, and stars when you can see them, and most especially as you continue your time in God's word, that this would be the cry of your heart:
May the words of my mouthWhat would you like to add?
and the meditation of my heart
be pleasing to you,
O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.
