Tuesday's Text--Psalm 19

The psalm for the third Sunday in Lent is Psalm 19.

Earthrise, 1968

   The heavens are telling the glory of God; 

     and the firmament proclaims his handiwork. 

² Day to day pours forth speech, 

     and night to night declares knowledge. 

³ There is no speech, nor are there words; 

     their voice is not heard; 

⁴ yet their voice goes out through all the earth, 

     and their words to the end of the world. 

    

   In the heavens he has set a tent for the sun, 

⁵ which comes out like a bridegroom from his wedding canopy, 

     and like a strong man runs its course with joy. 

⁶ Its rising is from the end of the heavens, 

     and its circuit to the end of them; 

     and nothing is hid from its heat. 

⁷ The law of the LORD is perfect, 

     reviving the soul; 

   the decrees of the LORD are sure, 

     making wise the simple; 

⁸ the precepts of the LORD are right, 

     rejoicing the heart; 

   the commandment of the LORD is clear, 

     enlightening the eyes; 

⁹ the fear of the LORD is pure, 

     enduring forever; 

   the ordinances of the LORD are true 

     and righteous altogether. 

¹⁰ More to be desired are they than gold, 

     even much fine gold;

   sweeter also than honey, 

     and drippings of the honeycomb. 

¹¹ Moreover by them is your servant warned; 

     in keeping them there is great reward. 

¹² But who can detect their errors? 

     Clear me from hidden faults. 

¹³ Keep back your servant also from the insolent; 

     do not let them have dominion over me. 

Then I shall be blameless, 

     and innocent of great transgression. 

¹⁴ Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, 

      O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.

What is your favorite image of God?

What do you think the psalmist meant by "The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims his handiwork"?