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So guys, I've got to say that I am pretty excited about this weeks Psalm. If you look above, there's a picture of a famous man named Albert Einstein. This one man spent the entirety of his life searching for explanations of phenomena in our universe and is basically responsible for all of modern Physics. Since most of you don't care about that mumbo jumbo, let's get down to business.
You all know that I study physics at UCI, what you might not know is why. There is so much stuff for people to study in our universe - from the largest things in nature, to the smallest (almost invisible) things in our world. Also, there are so many people, like Albert, who think that they have a grip on life - that they understand everything there is to know about what we are made of, what is in our universe, and why things act the way they do. The problem is that they don't know why it's even here. They can't give purpose to the incredibly detailed world we live in, and they most certainly cannot explain how it got here. The psalm we look at today talks a little bit about why i love physics. The universe we see does not even hint at an argument for us being an accident, but it does tell us that there is a reason for everything that we can see - that there is a God, that he is mighty, and that he loves us.
Verse 1-3 David starts out and just says how great is the name of our God - so great that we have tons of words that simply describe how amazing he is. My personal favorite comes from when God told Moses, "I AM." Anyway, he continues to say that the universe is God's handiwork - everything we see in space, everything that we see through a microscope, what you smell, taste, hear ... that is all a work of God's mighty hand. Let me tell you something that public school will never tell you - God is responsible for all that you see. Whether it's the stars at night, or the ants on the ground , God not only put it there, but knows everything there is to know about it. Even with you, God knows who you are, what your name is, how tall you are, and everything you have done or will do. In fact, God is basically the best Father (and scientist) that anyone could ever ask for - David knew that far before we even knew how complex this world really is.
Verse 4-9 This is where stuff gets interesting. Why is the universe here? Why do things work the way we do? Let me tell you, cause it's very simple - God loves us. He loves us so much that even though we are so small and insignificant in comparison to his wonderful creation - he knows who we are, individually. Like I said above, the Bible tells us that God intimately knows the details of your life - he knows your ins and outs, your ups and downs, and even though you are horrible sinner, he still loves you (Don't worry, me too ...). David even says that the angels are so much more awesome than we are (like diamonds vs. dirt), but God gives us a crown of righteousness - he gives us glory and honor above any angel in heaven. I don't want to get into this too much because i want you to think about what this really means. Our God does have a mighty name, he did create the universe, but you know what? He loves you anyway.
I know you're not all science brainiacs, but I will tell you that when the true science of this world is revealed, it will only give a picture of true love - that all of this, everything in the universe, is here simply so that God can know you and that you can know him in return.
Do you know how great the name of the Lord is?
He's the master of the universe, but is he master in your life?
He knows your ins and your outs, but how much do you know about him?
- Chris
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