And God said, ‘Let there be lights in the vault of the sky to separate the day from the night, and let them serve as signs to mark sacred times, and days and years, and let them be lights in the vault of the sky to give light on the earth.’ And it was so. God made two great lights—the greater light to govern the day and the lesser light to govern the night. He also made the stars. God set them in the vault of the sky to give light on the earth, to govern the day and the night, and to separate light from darkness. And God saw that it was good. And there was evening, and there was morning—the fourth day.
— Genesis 1:14–19

The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge.
— Psalm 19:1–2

This is what the Lord says, he who appoints the sun to shine by day, who decrees the moon and stars to shine by night, who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar—the Lord Almighty is his name.
— Jeremiah 31:35

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Heavenly Bodies
By Jennifer Kane

The Sun ignites the break of day,
Its golden path the earth obeys;
The Moon ascends with silver grace,
To mark the night and count our days.

The stars, like watchmen, fill the dome,
Their steady fires declare His throne;
They guide the wanderer through the deep,
While heaven’s secrets softly keep.

Each light ordained by God’s command,
To rule the sky, not hearts of man;
They serve, not reign—they mark, not bless,
Their glory bows to Holiness.

The Sun may warm, the Moon may glow,
The stars may trace the paths we know;
Yet none compare, nor can they be,
The Light of all eternity.

So lift your eyes—behold, not bow,
Creation testifies even now:
Their splendor sings, their cycles prove,
The order of the One we love.

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Scripture: Genesis 1:14–19, Psalm 19:1–2, Jeremiah 31:35

On the fourth day, God filled the heavens with light—the sun, the moon, and the stars. He gave them purpose: to govern the rhythms of day and night, to mark the passage of seasons, and to serve as signs of His order in creation.

These lights were never meant to be worshiped but to point us to the One who made them. Every sunrise whispers of God’s faithfulness; every sunset speaks of His grace and rest. The stars, steady in their appointed courses, proclaim His unchanging sovereignty. Creation itself becomes a silent sermon of divine reliability—day after day, night after night.

Psalm 19 reminds us that “the heavens declare the glory of God.” They do not speak in human language, yet they proclaim His majesty to every heart that looks up. Their constancy is a reflection of His own nature—steady, sure, and sovereign. Even when clouds obscure the sky, the sun still burns beyond them; even when night seems endless, the morning always returns. So it is with God’s faithfulness.

Jeremiah affirms that the same God who appointed the sun and moon also governs the sea and the storm. Nothing in creation escapes His command. He rules over time, seasons, and the unfolding of history. When life feels uncertain or dark, we can lift our eyes to the heavens and remember that the same God who hung the stars in place still holds our lives in His hands.

The lights in the sky remind us that God is constant when everything else changes. He is the rhythm behind time itself—the One who governs both day and night in your life. Are you walking through a “night season”? Take heart: the moon and stars remind you that even in darkness, His light remains.

Tonight, step outside and look at the stars or the moon. Let their steady light remind you that God is near, faithful, and in control. Offer a prayer of gratitude for His unshakable sovereignty—and ask Him to help you shine His light faithfully in whatever season you’re in.

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Lord of heaven and earth, You who set the sun, moon, and stars in their places, thank You for Your faithful presence and sovereign power. Help me to rest in the rhythms of Your grace and trust in Your unchanging nature. May my life, like the heavens, reflect Your glory day after day. Thank you and in your name, Jesus I pray, amen.

October 23 2025