If you are having trouble reading the Our Daily Bread devotional click here for the online version. About Our Daily Bread | RBC Ministries | Donate Our Daily Bread -- He Calls The Stars By Name July 24, 2014 Play MP3 Our Daily Bread is hosted by Les Lamborn READ: Psalm 147:1-9 He counts the number of the stars; He calls them all by name. —Psalm 147:4 On a plateau high above the Atacama Desert in Chile, the world’s largest radio telescope is giving astronomers a view of the universe never seen before. In an Associated Press article, Luis Andres Henao spoke of scientists from many countries “looking for clues about the dawn of the cosmos—from the coldest gases and dust where galaxies are formed and stars are born to the energy produced by the Big Bang.” The Bible celebrates the mighty power and infinite understanding of God who “counts the number of the stars” and “calls them all by name” (Ps. 147:4). Yet the Creator of the universe is not a remote, uncaring force, but a loving heavenly Father who “heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds” (v.3). “The Lord lifts up the humble” (v.6) and “takes pleasure in those who fear Him, in those who hope in His mercy” (v.11). He loves us so much that “He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (John 3:16). British author J. B. Phillips called Earth “the visited planet,” where the Prince of Glory is still working out His plan. Our hope for today and forever lies in the loving mercy of God who calls each star by name. —David McCasland The God who made the firmament, Who made the deepest sea, The God who put the stars in place Is the God who cares for me. —Berg God, who knows the name of every star, knows all our names as well. Bible in a year: Psalms 35-36; Acts 25 Insight The book of Psalms concludes with five hymns of praise (Psalms 146–150) that begin and end with the refrain, “Praise the Lord!” (Hebrew, Hallelujah). In Psalm 147, the psalmist calls for grateful worship (vv.1,7) as he reflects on the goodness of God to Israel (vv.2-3,6) and on His greatness in creation (vv.4-5,8-9). The psalmist celebrates God’s loving faithfulness in caring and blessing His chosen people individually (vv.2-3,7) and in displaying His mighty power in creating and sustaining His creation generally (vv.4-5,8-9). Focusing not only on God’s greatness but also on His closeness, goodness, and kindness, the psalmist affirms that it is God alone who provides security and prosperity (vv.13-14). Share your comments on today’s devotional at odb.org. You can make a difference. Even the smallest donation helps reach people around the world with the life-changing wisdom of the Bible. Donate Special Offer Special Online Offer Subscribe Mail Receive ODB at home Podcast Download ODB on iTunes Mobile Get ODB on the go Facebook facebook/ourdailybread Twitter twitter/ourdailybread Instagram instagram/our_daily_bread Google+ Add us to your circle RSS odb.org/feed To read todays Our Daily Bread online visit odb.org. Copyright © 2014, RBC Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI 49555 USA. Written permission must be obtained from RBC Ministries for any further posting or distribution. RBC Ministries produces a variety of Bible resources, which are available for the asking. Many people, making even the smallest of donations, enable RBC Ministries to reach others with the life-changing wisdom of the Bible. We are not funded or endowed by any group or denomination. Write [email protected] for more information. Scripture taken from the New King James Version. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved. This message was sent to joycey821@roadrunner from: RBC Ministries | [email protected] | RBC Ministries | 3000 Kraft Ave | Grand Rapids, MI 49512 Email Marketing by iContact - Try It Free! Unsubscribe
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