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When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is man that you are mindful of him, the son of man that you care for him? O Lord our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth (Psalm 8:3-4, 9 NIV).
The planet Venus is visible at sunrise and sunset on the southeastern horizon. Because of its appearance at dawn and dusk, the ancient Greeks thought Venus was two different planets and gave it two names: Phosphorus ("morning star") and Hesperus ("evening star"). Venus is the second planet from the sun and one of the most easily recognized sights in the sky because of its brightness. Only the sun and moon shine brighter.
On clear mornings, I walk at daybreak and Venus never fails to dazzle me with its beacon light shining amid a galaxy of stars. My mind can not grasp the reach of our infinite universe. It doesn't need to, for I can grasp God's infinite, wondrous display of his creativity as it shines above and around me here on planet earth.
Thank you, Holy God, for sharing your artistry with us as we gaze at the sky, day or night, and reflect on your vast universe. Please lead us in being grateful stewards of what you have given us. Amen.
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