Moon

 

 

“The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims His handiwork.” Psalm 19:1

The clouds parted. There it was! The full moon in all its splendor! Walking in my community is always a delight. My morning walks tend to be early for most of the year. Once the sun rises, a pervasive humidity blankets the state of Florida, making walking unpleasant. But at 6 a.m. there is a coolness, making walking enjoyable. The joy is even greater when a full moon is shining.

Psalm 19 states that the heavens declare God’s glory, that the sky proclaims His handiwork. The majestic beauty in the sky above shouts out how glorious our Creator is.

Viewing the full moon varies from month to month. Some mornings it is raining. Or the sky might be cloudy. At other times, the sky is clear, displaying a radiant full moon.

When the clouds hide the moon, I am disappointed. Does that mean that the moon is not there? Of course not! Above the clouds, the moon is shining as brightly as ever. We might not always see the moon, but it is always there.

The same is true of God. He tells us in Matthew 28, “I am with you always, even until the end of the world.” Sometimes His presence with us seems as vivid as a full moon on a clear night.

At other times, when the storms of life come, He seems far away. Does that mean He is not there? Of course not! Above the storm clouds, our God is shining as brightly as ever. We might not always see God, but He is always there.

Lord, give us the grace to trust You when the storms of life obscure our view of You. Thank you that You are always with us.