The Sky: A Reflection of God’s Glory

Let me ask you a thought-provoking question—even though I know exactly how you will answer. Do you remember the first time you saw a blue sky? I’m sure you don’t. Your first look at the big blue was probably as a wide-eyed infant as you lay on your back in a stroller.

Not only do you not remember that moment, but if you are normal, you probably don’t remember anything from the first three years of your life.

“The vastness of the sky reminds us of the exceedingly great and precious promises that God has spread out for us in His Word.”

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There are other things we learned to do as a toddler that we don’t remember. We take for granted the fact that we can fluently speak an entire language—and we have no recollection of learning it.

This is why we also take the sky for granted. It didn’t suddenly appear and leave us in awe. As far as we are concerned, it’s just there.

However, there’s more to the sky than meets the eye. It declares something that many miss: “The heavens declare the glory of God” (Psalm 19:1).

As the sun rises, it gently turns on the light of a new day, putting on a display that’s a million times more magnificent than the climax of Handel’s Messiah. As it rises, birds begin their day singing the praises of their Creator. But humanity is deaf to the music and blind to the glory of God because familiarity has stolen it.

For us, the heavens are not only a reminder of the glory of God. They are also a declaration that reminds us of His infinite power. When we were born again, our understanding was enlightened, and now, as wide-eyed infants, we behold the glory of God.

The sky also gives us light and heat from the sun. The sun’s massive explosions send rays at the speed of light millions of miles to the earth, where they cool from being metal-melting hot to being gentle warmth on our tender skin.

The heavens are also a daily 4-point sermon:

1. The sun reminds us of God Himself. We can’t even gaze at it for ten seconds without it blinding us with its glory.
2. The vastness of the sky reminds us of the exceedingly great and precious promises that God has spread out for us in His Word.
3. The massive storehouses of rain in the clouds are a reminder not only of God’s ability to supply our every need but of His goodness to pour out His blessings on our lives.
4. The black storm clouds building in strength by the minute remind us of the coming Day of Judgment, when God will reveal the lightning of His swift sword.

So, the next time a day dawns and reveals a vast blue sky, puffy clouds, frightening thunder and lightning, or the blessing of rain—don’t just see it as another day. Look up and see the glory of God.