”The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship. Day after day they continue to speak; night after night they make him known. They speak without a sound or word; their voice is never heard. Yet their message has gone throughout the earth, and their words to all the world. God has made a home in the heavens for the sun. It bursts forth like a radiant bridegroom after his wedding. It rejoices like a great athlete eager to run the race. The sun rises at one end of the heavens and follows its course to the other end. Nothing can hide from its heat. The instructions of the Lord are perfect, reviving the soul. The decrees of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The commandments of the Lord are right, bringing joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are clear, giving insight for living. Reverence for the Lord is pure, lasting forever. The laws of the Lord are true; each one is fair. They are more desirable than gold, even the finest gold. They are sweeter than honey, even honey dripping from the comb. They are a warning to your servant, a great reward for those who obey them. How can I know all the sins lurking in my heart? Cleanse me from these hidden faults. Keep your servant from deliberate sins! Don’t let them control me. Then I will be free of guilt and innocent of great sin. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.“
Psalms 19:1-14 NLT
David is enamored by God. Specifically and frequently, he speaks of God as an artist. This is not surprising as it has been noted that David is incredibly artistic. He notes that God has two canvases on which he paints. The first is that of creation. Everything in creation speaks volumes about who God is. David makes sure that he is not misunderstood. He is not saying that it does this directly, with a mouth, but it does speak about God clearly by its built in evidence for God. This includes the laws of physics, logic and the general structure of things. The second canvas is that of men. In this, he has spoken clearly, by divine revelation, about how things are and are to be. This also speaks clearly. Both are from God and they both bear his signature upon them. This signature is his character. One might call these laws of relationship. David makes it clear that these various laws are beautiful, accessible, obvious and necessary. Inputting and cherishing them is food for his soul and bring him closer to understanding who God is. Beyond this, these things make him a better person with in Gods creation. Everything speaks and ought to speak about the glory of God. It is the most fulfilling type of speech that his creation can have.
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