God of the Stars

Unlocked: Daily Devotions for Teens

READ: PSALM 136:1-9; ISAIAH 40:26-31; COLOSSIANS 1:15-20

Twinkle, twinkle, little star

High above, so very far

One of trillions, each in place

In the vast expanse of space

Yet they can’t start to compare

With the God who put them there

Who formed planets with a word

And on each a name conferred

A God all powerful and wise

Yet on humankind He rests His eyes

Infinite, eternal, but not far away

He’s with us every single day

The hands that formed the galaxies

Made each and every part of me

And now those same hands bear the scars

That prove He loves my broken heart

The voice that said, “Let there be light.”

Whispers in my darkest night

Twinkle, twinkle, little star

Thank you, God, for who you are. • Faith Lewis

• Have you ever thought about the fact that the same hands that made the stars were nailed to the cross for you? How does it feel to know that God, the one who said, “Let there be light” (Genesis 1:3), and created the entire universe, loves you so much that the Father sent His only Son Jesus to die and rise again so you could have a relationship with Him? If you want to know more about this amazing gift, check out our "Know Jesus" page. And if you want to dig deeper, read John 1:1-14; 20:24-31.

• When we think about God’s power, it’s easy to feel like He’s unapproachable. God is worthy of all our respect and worship, but He is also personal, and He wants to be in a close relationship with us. Because He is all-knowing and all-powerful, He is never too busy for you. He is close when you’re happy and when you’re sad, and He cares about everything that’s going on in your life. Consider taking a moment to talk to God about whatever comes to mind—the good, the bad, the confusing, and the wonderful.

When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers—the moon and the stars you set in place—what are mere mortals that you should think about them, human beings that you should care for them? Psalm 8:3-4 (NLT)