the one who set the galaxies in their place
is the one who sets his spirit in our hearts
…
the God who spoke light into existence
“let light shine out of darkness”
is the very one who sets our hearts ablaze
to shed light on the knowledge of God’s glory
revealed in the face of Jesus Christ
{ 2 corinthians 4:6 }
here i am
wrapped in wonder
humbled by the heavens
and mary’s words come to mind
her hearts cry
when in her womb she finds
l i f e
“how will this be
since i am a virgin?”
the angel answered
“the holy spirit will come upon you
the power of the most high will overshadow you
the child to be born will be called holy
the son of god”
{ luke 1:34-5 }
…
how unfathomable
that the god of the angel armies
appointed this child
for the fall and rising of many in Israel
for a sign that is opposed
(as a sword will pierce
through your own soul)
so the thoughts from many hearts
may be revealed
{ luke 2:34-5 }
…
and mary
in this place
turns her face
who is larger?
who is wiser?
who goes further than her fear?
who goes deeper despite our measure of faith?
“my soul magnifies the Lord”
mary sets her gaze
on the one whose size isn’t limited to sight
wow
…
but
as my eyes
leak in the light
i wonder
where is joy when the unknown wraps darkness like a cloak?
where is hope when the stars are a reminder of gunfire?
“my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour”
there
mary found joy in the name above all names
the one who is above all
“for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant.”
{ luke 1:46-8 }
…
so
will you gaze with me at the galaxies
and dare to believe
all he sees
the alpha
and omega
will you dare to believe
as he calls deep
in this hour
in this heart
…
because
it’s so dark
i’m overcharged
racing round
fleeting ground
trying to hold
my fort here
…
but
your tent is the heavens
and you are within
you reside in the ones
who know you are King
take the throne of my heart
and reign in me
dwell within
while your power works
and wins
as you conquer the dark
and you overcome the world
as you call to take heart
and to glory embark
this is hope
this is joy
this is eternal life in orbit
you are real
you are here
inside me
as i sit
and peer
at your galaxies
it was not mere chemistry
or biology
that brought me here
you’re the overseer
you’re the pioneer
the creator
and redeemer
of my soul
my all in all
