Sunday Reflection (October 6, 2024)

 Sunday Reflection upon Psalm 8

Psalm 8 tells us that we have been entrusted with the weighty responsibility of stewardship over creation. This concept vastly differs from ancient Near Eastern myths in which the gods created humans to be enslaved and feed the gods. This concept was not the case with the ancient Israelite understanding: Humans have a dignity granted to us by God, but lest we get to think more highly of ourselves, Psalm 8 reminds us that we are stewards, not owners, of God’s creation. This responsibility is not taken lightly but embraced with a deep sense of accountability and commitment.  May we be responsible and wise in managing God’s creation.