23rd March 2026

God In All Creation

"Lift up your eyes on high,

And see who has created these things,

Who brings out their host by number;

He calls them all by name . . ."

Isaiah 40:26

Today's Bible Reading: Psalm 19:1-6.

In 2021, a multi-nation effort led to the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope—deployed nearly a million miles from earth to better investigate the universe. This marvel will peer into deep space and examine the stars and other celestial wonders.

This is indeed a fascinating astronomical piece of technology, and if everything works, it will provide us with amazing photos and information. But its mission is not new. In fact, the prophet Isaiah described searching the stars when he said, “Lift up your eyes on high, and see Who has created these things. He who calls them all by name” (Isaiah 40:26). “Night after night” they speak of our Creator who hurled this imperceptibly immense universe into existence (Psalm 92:2)—and with it the countless luminous bodies that silently grace our night sky (v 3).

And it is God Himself who decided how many of the shining objects there are: “He determines the number of the stars and calls them each by name” (Psalm 147:4). When mankind sends complicated, fascinating probes to explore the universe, we can enjoy with spellbound wonder the discoveries they make, because each observation points back to the One who made the solar system and everything beyond it. Yes, the “heavens declare the glory of God” (Ps 19:1)—stars and all.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for creating such an amazing universe for us to enjoy. In Jesus name. Amen.