Psalm 115:16 The heaven, even the heavens, are the LORD's: but the earth has he given to the children of men. Our contemplation of the mysteries of the universe is to be associated — I. WITH FAITH. "The heavens are the heavens of the Lord." All the wonders of unseen worlds are in charge of Him whom we serve. Whatever marvellous forces range the universe we may sing, "All things serve Thee," and dismiss all fear. How foolish to fear the discoveries of science! "All facts," as Kingsley used to say, "are God's facts." How foolish to fear for our safety here or hereafter if we be the Lord's, for all is His! The mysteries of the universe are those of Him who died for us, and in the heart of those mysteries there is love. II. WITH DILIGENCE, "The earth hath He given to-the children of men." Earth's fields are to be tilled, her provisions stored and distributed. Homes are to be superintended and cities and states to be governed. These are the first claims upon our thoughts as servants of God. "The heavens are the Lord's," let us claim the kingdom of the earth for Him and humbly help to establish His dominion hero. (W. Hawkins.) Parallel Verses KJV: The heaven, even the heavens, are the LORD'S: but the earth hath he given to the children of men.WEB: The heavens are the heavens of Yahweh; but the earth has he given to the children of men. |
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