In a World of Darkness

Closer to the stars as I've ever been.
I'm 40,000 feet above the ground and
I look out my window,
Two visions are placed before me:
A galaxy below me -
The work of man's hands, and
A galaxy above me -
The work of God's hands.
Each have a vastness,
Both vying for my attention and praise.
The ones underneath strike in
Hopeless competition with
The bright lights of the night sky.
They work  restlessly to be magnificent.
The former has curiously captivated my eyes,
This second galaxy,
But as those lights fade,
The splendour and richness of the sky is
Ever increasing, multiplying,
Stealing my breath and my thoughts.
The beauty of man can never
Surpass the beauty of God.

Then I wonder...
Does God look down on us and
Think the same thing as
I do about His stars?
Is His joy and praise in this creation?
I realize, the answer is yes.

I look a second time at
The world beneath my feet. and
Behold a sea of shining lights,
Not from buildings or posts,
But from souls bearing the
Light of God in their hearts.
Each speck of illumination is
A being placed
In a world of darkness
Trying to shine like the
Stars in the sky,
To get as close to heaven,
Where the Father is,
As we can go;
Waiting, living, for the moment
Where we will ascend beyond the stars into
The eternal dwelling.

The lights will fade.
The stars will fall.
All will be forgotten.
But those who wait,
Those who hope,
Those remain in love,
will never be shaken.

Yes, there is no competition.
God is ours; we are His.
He loves us more than the stars.