God: Our Glory

Passage: Psalm 8

In Psalm 8, David lifts our eyes beyond the ordinary and points us to the majesty of God. This psalm reminds us that our true identity and worth are found not in ourselves, but in the glory of the One who created us.

1. God’s Revealed Glory (vv.1–2)

David begins and ends this psalm with the same refrain: “O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth!” God’s glory fills the heavens and the earth—there is nothing beyond it. Creation itself is like a canvas declaring His majesty. And yet, this vast and glorious God draws near to us in relationship. His power is not displayed in intimidation, but even in the weakness of infants’ cries He silences His enemies. God wins with weakness.

2. Our Received Glory (vv.3–5)

As David gazes at the night sky—the moon, the stars, the work of God’s fingers—he feels his own smallness. “What is man that You are mindful of him?” Yet, astonishingly, God crowns humanity with glory and honor. Though we seem insignificant in comparison to creation, God has given us royal dignity by making us in His image. Our value is not rooted in self-importance but in the eternal gaze of a God who remembers and cares for us.

3. Our Reflected Glory (vv.6–9)

This received glory carries a calling. Humanity has been given dominion over creation, not to exalt ourselves, but to reflect God’s glory. We are made to image Him—showing His rationality, love, creativity, and eternity in how we live. We are not accidents; we are God’s artwork, created with intention and purpose.

But here’s the problem: we are broken reflectors. Instead of shining His glory, we often turn inward. Yet God did not abandon us. He sent His Son, Jesus Christ—the true image of God—who was made lower than the angels for a time so that He might taste death for us. On the cross, the Father’s loving gaze turned away from Him so that we might once again receive it. Through Christ, we are restored to the glory we lost in sin.

Conclusion

Psalm 8 reminds us that:

• God is intrinsically glorious.

• We receive our glory and dignity from Him.

• Our purpose is to reflect His glory in the world.And when we fail, Jesus redeems and restores us to that eternal gaze of love.

  
  

Our significance, our worth, and our identity are found in God—our glory.