What is Man That You Are Mindful of Him?

Today's full One Year Bible Readings:
Genesis 18:16-19:38 ~ Matthew 6:25-7:14 ~ Psalm 8:1-9 ~ Proverbs 2:6-15

Psalm 8 is a beautiful hymn of praise. It begins and ends with " O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth." (Psalm 8:1&9). It is convenantal in nature and helps the worshiper reflect on Genesis 1-3 by highlighting man as the special object of His attention in creation placing "everything under his feet"(verses 6-8). The reference to enemy, foe, and avenger in verse 2 also helps the worshiper connect with Genesis 3 and Gods promise to restore all things through the Messiah which is mentioned in verse 5.

1 O LORD, our Lord,
how majestic is your name in all the earth!
You have set your glory
above the heavens.

2 From the lips of children and infants
you have ordained praise
because of your enemies,
to silence the foe and the avenger.

3 When I consider your heavens,
the work of your fingers,
the moon and the stars,
which you have set in place,

4 what is man that you are mindful of him,
the son of man that you care for him?

Psalm 8:1-4 (NIV)

Overall, the most eye-opening statement to me is verse 4, "What is man that you are mindful of him?" In context, this verse falls among all of God's amazing creation - the heavens, the moon, and stars - all created by His fingers. And then the questions, "What is man..."

Today, as an act of worship, offer this Psalm of praise back to the Lord. Go outside on a clear night and gaze into the heavens; sit out on the beach on a clear moon-lit night listening to the crash of the ocean; or climb to the top of a secluded mountain and look over God's creation and recite this psalm to yourself and the Lord.

Praise God for remembering us and making a covenant with us. He didn't half too, but yet He chose to give us His word and bring it to completion. What an amazing God! He loves you and me!!