The Curtain of Heaven
Who cover Yourself with light as with a garment, Who stretch out the heavens like a curtain. ~ Psalms 104:2
I have to admit, when I first read this verse, I couldn’t help but try to imagine what lies beyond the curtain of heaven described in this Psalm. What would it be like to catch even a glimpse of the majesty hidden there? The beauty and splendor must be beyond anything we could comprehend. But as I continued reading the passage, a humbling realization struck me: I often overlook the breathtaking beauty and glory already within my view in this world.
Psalm 104 lists the wonders of creation all around us. It reminds us of the brilliance of the sky, the firm foundation of the earth, and how the planet is perfectly positioned within the solar system. It speaks of the grandeur of mountains and valleys, the flowing rivers and vast oceans, the birds that soar, and the animals that roam the fields. It describes the trees that stretch toward the heavens and the vegetation that sustains life and at the center of it all are people, the pinnacle of His creation.
It’s awe-inspiring to realize that God made all of this for our enjoyment and provision. The intricate details of creation are a reflection of His power, wisdom, and love. Yet, in the hustle and dimness of modern life, it’s easy to lose sight of the beauty and glory that surrounds us every day.
Here are some things that we can do today and every day to help us remember to notice the wonderful creation around us. Some steps to take to ensure that we don’t miss the beauty of today.
- Pause and Appreciate Creation
- Take time today to step outside and marvel at the world around you. Whether it’s the brisk chill of the winter air, the crunch of fresh snow beneath your feet, or the sight of bare tree branches adorned with glistening frost swaying gently in the wind, let these remind you of God’s handiwork.
- Praise God for His Majesty
- Just as Psalm 104 celebrates creation, spend a few moments praising God for the beauty of the world He has made and His faithfulness in sustaining it.
- Look Beyond the Surface
- Challenge yourself to see God’s fingerprints in the ordinary. Whether it’s the intricate design of a snowflake or the endless expanse of the night sky.
- Share the Wonder
- Share your gratitude for creation with others. Encourage someone else to notice and appreciate the beauty right where they are today.
Today I want to encourage you that as you dream of the unimaginable glory beyond heaven’s curtain, don’t miss the wonders God has placed right before you today. Each sunrise, every ripple in a stream, and the life that flourishes around you is a testimony of His greatness and His love for you. Let your eyes, your hearts, and your mind bask in the beauty of creation and give thanks to your heavenly Father who stretched out the heavens like a curtain.
Today’s Scripture reading: Psalm 104
1 Bless the Lord, O my soul! O Lord my God, You are very great: You are clothed with honor and majesty,
2 Who cover Yourself with light as with a garment, Who stretch out the heavens like a curtain.
3 He lays the beams of His upper chambers in the waters, Who makes the clouds His chariot, Who walks on the wings of the wind,
4 Who makes His angels spirits, His ministers a flame of fire.
5 You who laid the foundations of the earth, so that it should not be moved forever,
6 You covered it with the deep as with a garment; The waters stood above the mountains.
7 At Your rebuke they fled; At the voice of Your thunder they hastened away.
8 They went up over the mountains; They went down into the valleys, to the place which You founded for them.
9 You have set a boundary that they may not pass over, that they may not return to cover the earth.
10 He sends the springs into the valleys; They flow among the hills.
11 They give drink to every beast of the field; The wild donkeys quench their thirst.
12 By them the birds of the heavens have their home; They sing among the branches.
13 He waters the hills from His upper chambers; The earth is satisfied with the fruit of Your works.
14 He causes the grass to grow for the cattle, and vegetation for the service of man, that he may bring forth food from the earth,
15 And wine that makes glad the heart of man, oil to make his face shine, and bread which strengthens man’s heart.
16 The trees of the Lord are full of sap, the cedars of Lebanon which He planted,
17 Where the birds make their nests; the stork has her home in the fir trees.
18 The high hills are for the wild goats; The cliffs are a refuge for the rock badgers.
19 He appointed the moon for seasons; The sun knows its going down.
20 You make darkness, and it is night, in which all the beasts of the forest creep about.
21 The young lions roar after their prey, and seek their food from God.
22 When the sun rises, they gather together and lie down in their dens.
23 Man goes out to his work and to his labor until the evening.
24 O Lord, how manifold are Your works! In wisdom You have made them all. The earth is full of Your possessions—
25 This great and wide sea, in which are innumerable teeming things, living things both small and great.
26 There the ships sail about; There is that Leviathan which You have made to play there.
27 These all wait for You, that You may give them their food in due season.
28 What You give them they gather in; You open Your hand, they are filled with good.
29 You hide Your face, they are troubled; You take away their breath, they die and return to their dust.
30 You send forth Your Spirit, they are created; And You renew the face of the earth.
31 May the glory of the Lord endure forever; May the Lord rejoice in His works.
32 He looks on the earth, and it trembles; He touches the hills, and they smoke.
33 I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.
34 May my meditation be sweet to Him; I will be glad in the Lord.
35 May sinners be consumed from the earth, and the wicked be no more. Bless the Lord, O my soul! Praise the Lord!
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