What is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them? You have made them a little lower than the angels and crowned them with glory and honor. You made them rulers over the works of your hands; you put everything under their feet: Psalm 8:4-6
This is a familiar and beautiful Psalm written by David as he ponders the wonders of the universe and feels small beneath the heavens. He is in awe and praises God because He placed His own glory on man when He created Him in His own image.
As small as we are in the whole order of an infinite space and time, God loved us and put all His creation under our feet. We have authority, better defined as responsibility to stewardship and love. Yes, we have rights, but are the many things we can do, correct and productive to God’s plan for us and our fellow man?
Man’s authority, given by God, was meant to be our greatest strength, a power to overcome and defeat our foe, Satan. We are God’s crowning creation, His breath, His love. Be strong and courageous, your Father has you covered!
Feelin’ Sassy,
Gretchen