Heaven’s Playlist

“The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.”
 Psalm 19:1 (ESV)

Do you have a favorite playlist? Maybe it’s the worship songs you play on the drive to work or the oldies that take you back to high school. A playlist is just a collection of the songs you love, saved so you can listen whenever you want.

But did you know God created the first playlist? He put together a collection of songs that speak to life’s biggest questions, from joy and worship to evil and suffering. You know it as the book of Psalms.

Psalm 19 is one of heaven’s greatest hits. C.S. Lewis called it “the greatest poem in the Psalms and one of the greatest lyrics in the world.” And its message is powerful: You don’t have to look far to find God.

King David opens the song with today’s verse. “The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.” The Hebrew word for “declare” means to recount or tell a story, describing action that never stops. The sky has been telling God’s story every day and every night since creation.

When you look up, you see not only that God is, but who He is. From there, David’s song moves from the sky to the soul. He sings of God’s glory in the skies, His guidance in the Scriptures, His goodness in the soul, and His grace in Christ our Savior.

It’s as if God is calling to you through this song. “Look up. Don’t miss Me. I am here.”

So tonight, step outside for five minutes before bed. Whether you’re standing in the driveway, on a balcony, or at an apartment window, look up and take in the moon and the stars. Then read all fourteen verses of Psalm 19 and let David’s song become your song. Then set that playlist on repeat, and do it again tomorrow night.

Heaven’s playlist has been playing since the day God hung the stars. You never have to look far to find Him.

Prayer: Lord, thank You for a sky that tells Your story every day and every night. When I consider the work of Your hands, the moon and stars suspended in space, I wonder why You are mindful of me. Forgive me for the days I’m too busy looking down to notice You. Help me look up and trust You, for You alone are worthy. In Jesus’ name, Amen.