Yahweh Asah (God our Maker)

Come, let us worship and bow down. Let us kneel before the Lord our Maker (Yahweh Asah), for he is our God. - Psalm 95:6

Upon examining the laws of probability for a single molecule of high dissymmetry to be formed by the action of chance, the scientist DeNouy found that the time needed to form one such earthly molecule would be about 10 to the 253rd power (i.e. billions of years). Given enough time, even such a small chance could happen. However, one molecule is of no use. Hundreds of millions of identical ones are necessary. Thus we either admit the miracle or doubt the absolute truth of science.

We must recognize that there is a Creator - a Maker and immediately drop to our knees in worship. A creature Who can with a single thought bring a universe as vast as ours into existence; Who with a word is able to create life and with a breath make the spirit and mind of Mankind is terrifying. We should find it impossible to not fear such a Person.

The Psalmist seems to agree with that view when he says “What are mortals that you should think of us, mere humans that you should care for us?” (Psalm 8:4).

And yet the Psalmist continues, “For you made us only a little lower than God, and you crowned us with glory and honor. You put us in charge of everything you made, giving us authority over all things—“(Psalm 8:5-6). Wonder of wonders. This all-powerful Maker cares for us! He is concerned with our needs and has placed us in a position of authority! He has made us the caretakers of the universe!

A little boy was eagerly looking forward to the birthday party of a friend who lived only a few blocks away. When the day finally arrived, a blizzard made the sidewalks and roads nearly impassable. The lad's father, sensing the danger, hesitated to let his son go. The youngster reacted tearfully. "But Dad," he pleaded, "all the other kids will be there. Their parents are letting them go."

The father thought for a moment, then replied softly, "All right, you may go." Surprised but overjoyed, the boy bundled up and plunged into the raging storm. The driving snow made visibility almost impossible, and it took him more than half an hour to trudge the short distance to the party. As he rang the doorbell, he turned briefly to look out into the storm. His eye caught the shadow of a retreating figure. It was his father. He had followed his son's every step to make sure he arrived safely.

If we look carefully around us, we will find the signs of our Heavenly Father’s work. And if we look a little more closely, we will see the evidence of His care, of His loving concern. Let’s exclaim with King David, “O Lord, our Lord, the majesty of your name fills the earth!” (Psalm 8:9).