He [God] Stretched Out The Heavens
It
is I who made the earth and created mankind on it. My own hands stretched out
the heavens;
Isaiah 45:12
Have you ever pondered the vastness of the Universe? If so,
perhaps this will put things in perspective: Traveling at light speed, 186,000
miles per second, it would take one hundred-thousand years to make the journey from
one end of our Milky Way Galaxy to the other. And ours is but one of billions of
galaxies we currently know of.
I love studying astronomy and learning about space, so I
watch relevant shows whenever possible. While watching a ‘Science Channel’
special titled, ‘Deep Space Marvels: Destiny’, one specific scene caught my
attention. A ‘special-effect’ Universe appeared before actor and host, Sam
Neill. Sam appeared to cross an ethereal threshold, transitioning from Earth to
deep space. As he progressed through the field of stars and galaxies, Neill
manipulated the cosmos. Stars and galaxies were strewn about in the wake of
each motion.
A verse from Scripture came to mind; My
own hands stretched out the heavens. At that moment, Neill reached for a cluster of galaxies. With
a flick of his wrist, Sam cast them in all direction, emulating
that very verse! God’s creative powers were being imitated! Here was a picture
of how it all happened, “In the beginning!’
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Men have disputed the origins of Creation since the
beginning of time. Evolutionists maintain our existence is a coincidence; a
result of the ‘Big Bang’ billions of years ago. Scripture says [God] created
the heavens and earth, and nothing exists without Him. There are deep feelings
on both sides of this argument.
Faith in our Creator is a funny thing. It isn’t worth a
nickel until it’s put to the test, and then it requires placement of trust in
Someone intangible and beyond our understanding. We must believe, and accept, that
Someone infinitely superior, wiser, capable, and so incomprehensibly GREATER than
we are, is responsible for our existence. This is an assault on pride and self-sufficiency,
and is a point of contention for those who cannot abide owing their existence
to Someone they cannot see, explain, or control.
While God’s handiwork is on display for all to see, sadly,
there are many people who ignore and deny His immutable presence.
Prayer
“I bless You, Lord
God, Creator of the Universe! Amen!”
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