One of the most breathtaking natural events I’ve ever seen was during a youth group retreat when I was 16. One of our church families owned a river home in the desert near where California, Arizona, and Nevada meet. Despite proximity to well known metropolitan areas (Los Angeles, Phoenix, Las Vegas), this stretch of desert is pretty empty. No light pollution, no city noise, just a small desert community – mostly vacation homes. We went in mid-August and a small group of us decided to stay up watching the stars from the back of a pick up. That time of year, an annual meteor shower called the Perseids lights up the sky with dozens, if not hundreds of bright meteors. If you get the chance, the meteor shower usually peaks around midnight to 4am nightly in mid-August, it’s worth staying up late for.

Many of us know that Okie sunrises and sunsets are their own marvels. Natural events like these can be easily taken for granted. The sun rises and sets each day. Meteor showers can be scheduled events. We know that spring weather brings storms. Yet, we must maintain in our hearts that each sunrise, sunset, or shooting star testifies to the wonder and faithfulness of God. 

Wonder is the unexplainable might and majesty of God. To look at what God has created: the beauty of the world, the joy that exists in human relationships, ice cream, etc. all of these remind us that God is a God who works wonders. Faithfulness compels us to remember God is there. He makes the sun rise and set. He makes the meteors put on a cosmic firework show in August. 

The last part of the verse tells us about the assembly of holy ones: God’s angels. The heavens declare to angels that God is wondrous and faithful. He is mighty and we can count on Him. If the heavens can declare God’s goodness to the angels, then we can too! We can tell stories of how God has provided, shown up, and taken care of us when hope seemed lost. 

In doing so, we join a heavenly worship session to the God who is faithful and true.

Announcements and other Thoughts:

• Vacation Bible School needs your prayers! Please pray for God’s name to be glorified in what we do at VBS. Are you able to provide a meal for our volunteers? Contact the church office to sign up!