Mere Mortals

“When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers—the moon and the stars you set in place—what are mere mortals that you should think about them, human beings that you should care for them?” Psalm 8:3-4

There is something in the night sky that is beyond wonderful. If you live in the city, find your way out of town on a clear night. As the lights of the city begin to fade, the glory of God becomes alive before your very eyes. As you lift your gaze toward the majesty behind the moon and stars, you suddenly begin to feel a lot smaller. Your response to the handiwork of God may be that of the psalmist. You may find yourself asking God, “What are mere mortals that you should think about them?”

And yet, it is for mere mortals that all of creation exists. God didn’t create the moon and the stars for Himself. He needed nothing. The moon and stars were placed precisely where they are for us. They exist to mark seasons, days, and years. According to Genesis 1, these are the needs of men, not God.

To think that God not only created such incredible things as moons, stars, planets, and galaxies is one thing, but to think that He created them for you and me is another thing entirely.

Listen to Romans 1:20

“Ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God.”

All of creation has a practical purpose, but its ultimate purpose is to point us to a Creator. When we see the greatness of God’s glory in creation, we will clearly see His invisible qualities—His eternal power and divine nature. We will have no excuse for not knowing Him.