May 31, 2026, the 151st day of 2026
Blue Moon and Ponderings
Today is the second full moon in May, a Blue Moon. There are other ways that a Blue Moon is counted, but thr 2nd full moon of the month ... View MoreMay 31, 2026, the 151st day of 2026
Blue Moon and Ponderings
Today is the second full moon in May, a Blue Moon. There are other ways that a Blue Moon is counted, but thr 2nd full moon of the month is the easiest one for most people to remember.
It is not that rare to have a Blue Moon, they are frequent enough over the years, but it is still fun to keep track of them.
As we need to keep an eye on the phases of the moon for planting different kinds of plants and other gardening work, we notice these kind of phases.
We also enjoy getting pictures are going outside to enjoy the beauty of the sky, both day and night.
God placed the sun the moon and the stars into the sky, and gave them to us for multiple purposes beyond light.
"Then God said, 'Let there be lights in the firmament of the heavens to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs and seasons, and for days and years; and let them be for lights in the firmament of the heavens to give light on the earth,' and it was so. Then God made two great lights: the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night. He made the stars also. God set them in the firmament of the heavens to give light on the earth, and to rule over the day and over the night, and to divide the light from the darkness. And God saw that it was good. So the evening and the morning were the fourth day."
Genesis 1:14-19
I love the fact that God spoke light into our world on day one, even before He created the sun, the moon and the stars etc.
God gave our world day and night even before He gave those He would create a way of reckoning time. And He used the night and day to count the days of creation and make our week. Using night and day for one day, and seven of them for one week started at the very beginningof creation.
"In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. Then God said, 'Let there be light'; and there was light. And God saw the light, that it was good; and God divided the light from the darkness. God called the light Day, and the darkness He called Night. So the evening and the morning were the first day.
Genesis 1:1-5
Besides the fact that night and day sets up the counting of our days, the movement of the Earth in relation to the sun gives us our seasons because of its unique tilt and rotation.
God really takes care of so many things that we take for granted. I sing along with David these words:
"The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows His handiwork. Day unto day utters speech, and night unto night reveals knowledge. There is no speech nor language where their voice is not heard."
Psalms 19:1-3
Stay strong! Let the glory of the skies sing the praises of God in your heart!
NAN
