Isaiah 48:13

Mine hand also hath laid the foundation of the earth

The Creator

I. THE FOUNDATION OF THE EARTH.

II. THE OVER-ARCHING HEAVENS.

III. THE DIVINE PURPOSE IN THESE GREAT WORKS.

1. The heavens have been God’s grand lesson-books for the instruction and elevation of His children (Psalms 19:1.).

2. The earth has been the scene of revelations of His character which we cannot believe to be surpassed by any vouchsafed to any other portion of His universe; His judgments on sin; His manifestations of mercy; His tabernacling amongst men in the person of His Son; the death on the Cross for the redemption of lost humanity; the nobleness, sincerity, patience, unselfishness, forgiveness of God manifested in the spiritual education of His children.

3. The long process of sin and redemption shall at length have a glorious consummation. (W. Seward.)