Thematic Selections from the Bible

Ps 19:1-6

1 The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.

2 Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge.

3 There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.

4 Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun,

5 Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.

6 His going forth is from the end of the heaven, and his circuit unto the ends of it: and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.

One day Newton was in his study reading when his friend came to visit him. His friend saw the model and instantly recognized what it was. He said to Newton, “This is tremendous! Who made it?” “Nobody,” Newton answered without looking up from his book. His friend turned to him with a confused look and said, “You must not have heard me. I asked, ‘Who made this wonderful model?’” Looking up, Newton said with a perfectly straight face, “Nobody made it. Those balls and gears just appeared and put themselves together!” His friend, now quite upset, said, “You must think I’m a fool! Of course somebody made this! He’s a genius, and I’d like to meet him!” Newton set his book aside and slowly walked across the room to his friend. As they stood in front of the model, Newton explained to his friend, “This model is just a poor imitation of our wonderful universe. You know the laws and the precise order which govern our universe. I can’t seem to convince you that this model, this toy, does not have a designer or a maker. However, you have said many times that the solar system, which this model represents, ‘just happened.’ Now tell me, is that the logical conclusion of a scientist?” Newton’s friend quickly understood how foolish he had been. He realized that there had to be a Master Designer and Creator for everything! It wasn’t long after accepting the thought that God was the Creator that he also accepted His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, as his Saviour.

Do you believe that God made this whole universe? Spend some time reflecting on the verses and praising the Lord for His marvelous works. Write down your insights and your prayer of thanksgiving to the Lord.

Note: The sun is compared to a bridegroom in his ornaments, because of the glory and splendor of his rays; and to a giant or strong man running a race, because of the power of his light and heat.