Most of our life we have been reading with great appreciation,  the Psalms of the Old Testament of the Bible.  One of King David's most cherished prayers of recognition and thanksgiving to God is the eighth Psalm .  When praying this psalm as a lead for praise, we too can heartily ascribe all glory and honor and greatness to God our Creator.    Those who interpreted the scriptures named this same psalm as "Praying Our Creation."  That is very true.

In Psalm 8: 4,5 (NIV) we are very proud to say, we can also find our full worth as human beings.  Who we really are in God's  sight is plainly stated in these encouraging words:  "What is man that you are mindful of him and the son of man that you care for him?. You made him a little lower than the heavenly beings, and you crowned him with glory and honor!"   Is it then a wonder that the psalmist with his earthly humility, found it hard to understand how our mighty God who created the heavens and the stars would estimate us as a little lower than the heavenly beings?

 Through this Psalm, our great Lord is wondrously teaching His beloved children what real self esteem is all about.  What a great blessing it is for us in all walks of life to look around and feel the divine attention totally accompanying the presence of God in our daily life. Our senses testify to the outstanding capacity with which God has endowed each person.  He promised to remain with us to help us overcome whatever He has in His heart and plan for us to accomplish.  It is a very apparent fact. In the world we lean trustfully on the enriching Bible truth that  "Emmanuel"...God is with us! 

I recall a vivid incident in my life which happened in Africa the summer of 1980.  My daughter and I, were scheduled to travel to Great Britain to attend a powerful Christian Conference. Traveling regulations stressed the intent need to be vaccinated against Cholera before departure. At the clinic, we were informed of a shortage of that vaccine. "I regret to tell you, we only have two dozens left; these are reserved for Diplomats," reported the doctor on duty. Having heard this discouraging report, I completely refused to accept it.  

Like Nehemiah, I bowed my head in a fervent silent prayer to God.  Instantly! I was reminded that a few months before, I had a chance to witness about Jesus Christ to this same Muslim doctor. Courageously, I took out the KJV Bible I always carried with me. Opening it on 2 Corinthians 5:20 I read out loud, "Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ as though God did beseech you by us,"   After hearing me, the doctor asked, "and may I know, to whom these words are addressed?"   "These are the words of the Bible to us, the followers of the Lord Jesus Christ, because we serve God."  With a pounding heart, I also explained that my daughter and I MUST travel to Britain for a very important conference. The doctor's smile broadened genially, as he motioned to his nurse to proceed. I gave all the Glory to God when they used those two remaining shots for us.  

 Romans 8:31 (NIV) says: "What then shall we say in response to all this?  If God is for us, who then can be against us"   This SPECIAL month of Awareness, let there be a full song of joy in our human hearts for who we truly are in the light of God's fatherly love and care. Amen