Psalm 19:1 The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.

I agree with the psalmist wholeheartedly. I enjoy spending time outdoors admiring the Lord’s handiwork. And today we have the chance to witness an awesome display of God’s glory. We live in the path of the total eclipse. We have invited others to join us at our place for viewing this wonder of God’s creation.

Acts 2:19 I will show wonders in the heaven above and signs on the earth below, blood and fire and billows of smoke.

The eclipse will certainly be a wonder. I just hope we get to see it. The weatherman has predicted mostly cloudy skies and scattered thunderstorms. The eclipse will occur whether we see it or not. The fact that it may be hidden from our sight by clouds does not mean it is not happening.

That made me think of the account of the Ascension, where it said “a cloud hid Him from their sight” (Acts 1:9). And that got me to thinking about those who don’t know about Jesus. His death and resurrection happened. It is a reality. Just because they don’t “see” it does not negate it. The clouds may be hiding Him, but what He did to save everyone from sin and death was real. Some just have not yet been led to faith. You and I can give the Holy Spirit opportunities to do that when we let the light of Jesus shine for them.

The eclipse also reminds me that there was a brief period when it looked like the darkness had overcome the Son of God. But the light emerged again from the tomb on Sunday morning. And that light is still shining today. Let it shine through you.