March 10th Reflection by Bill Lynch

Psalm 19 (NRSV)
The commandments give light to the eyes
The heavens are telling the glory of God;
and the firmament proclaims his handiwork.
Day to day pours forth speech,
and night to night declares knowledge.
There is no speech, nor are there words;
their voice is not heard;
yet their voice goes out through all the earth,
and their words to the end of the world.

In the heavens he has set a tent for the sun,

which comes out like a bridegroom from his wedding canopy,
and like a strong man runs its course with joy.
Its rising is from the end of the heavens,
and its circuit to the end of them;
and nothing is hid from its heat.

The law of the Lord is perfect,
reviving the soul;
the decrees of the Lord are sure,
making wise the simple;
the precepts of the Lord are right,
rejoicing the heart;
the commandment of the Lord is clear,
enlightening the eyes;
the fear of the Lord is pure,
enduring forever;
the ordinances of the Lord are true
and righteous altogether.
More to be desired are they than gold,
even much fine gold;
sweeter also than honey,
and drippings of the honeycomb.

Moreover by them is your servant warned;
in keeping them there is great reward.
But who can detect their errors?
Clear me from hidden faults.
Keep back your servant also from the insolent;
do not let them have dominion over me.
Then I shall be blameless,
and innocent of great transgression.

Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
be acceptable to you,
O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.

Reflection
Have you been listening to the news about the sun lately? It's up to something fascinating with solar flares and sun spots. It's causing wonderful night skies in the north with the Aurora Borealis. God's work not only through nature but through God's divine Word. As we observe nature and the handiwork of God, it's as if, God is showing us tiny peeks at awesome power and creativity beyond what we can fathom.

Then we turn to the Word and see Jesus revealed in it from beginning to end. Jesus revealed in his saving grace to bring light into our lives and recreate us into something new that is free of sin, death and the devil. We witness Jesus light and as it travels to us, in us and through us, we wonderfully light up the sky with a host of beauty in the night sky.

Yes, it's all about God and how the Spirit is active in this world, even as we await the fulfillment of God's plan today. So we proclaim with joy... "Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
be acceptable to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer."

Prayer
Beautiful Savior, may your light shine through me today... tomorrow... and forever. --- Amen