The sun is a happy face

Psalm 19

What a fantastic Psalm this is. The scene opens with the heavens crying out to the glory of God. Nature in its fullness. Nature in its purpose.

The heavens declare His glory. (vs.1)
They speak and make Him known. (vs.2)
They speak with no words and the whole earth receives and sees the message. (vs.3,4)

God is great.
God is Creator.

We look towards the heavens and see the sun ~ the great light that provides and supports life to those on the earth.
And the sun bursts forth in radiance. (vs.5)
It rejoices. (vs.5)
It is ever-present. (vs.6)
God placed it in the heavens. (vs.4)

When I was a kid, I often drew a picture ~ you know, the one with a house, some trees, some birds that look like 'm', and the sun in the corner with lines for sunbeams ~ I also put a happy face on the sun. I think it's a common picture. One that most of us have drawn.
And it's no wonder. We see the sun as cheerful. As happy.
This Psalm shows us that the heavens and the sun are happy ~ creation is happy and points to the One who made all things.

The next part of the Psalm talks about God's law, His decrees, His commandments.
Perfect, reviving the soul. (vs.7)
Trustworthy, giving wisdom. (vs.7)
Right, bringing joy to the heart. (vs.8)
Clear, giving insight to life. (vs.8)
True and fair. (vs.9)
More desirable than gold. (vs.10)
Sweeter than honey. (vs.10)

All about God Himself ~ why nature tells of His glory.

He knows what is best for us.
He knows what is good, and right, and true.
He is trustworthy and deserving of our praise and our collective declaration of His greatness.
So I join in with nature and stand in awe of Him.

Lesson in the journey ... God reveals and teaches what brings joy to our hearts.