Psalm 8

Written on 05/09/2024

Verses 1-2

  • Even though God's name and His glory are greater than all the heavens and everything in existence, yet He is often praised best through the faith of children (Matthew 21:14-16).

    • God uses weak things to show His glory (1 Corinthians 1:27).

    • It silences and shames the devil when God uses weak beings to undo his works.

  • Value children deeply, and serve God like a child would—with excited belief and innocence (Matthew 18:1-4, 1 Corinthians 14:20).

 

Verses 3-8

  • Even though the universe is so big, humans are special to God. God cares about us deeply (Job 7:17-18).

    • Remember that God made you for a special, close relationship with Him (1 Corinthians 1:9).

    • You were made to be a ruler in creation, so live wisely and honorably (1 Corinthians 6:3).

 

Verse 9

  • Remember that the purpose of everything in creation is to bring glory to God.