Exploring the Stars - 15 May 2023

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Bible in a Year: 2 Kings 22–23,
John 4:31–54

Lift up your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one. - Isaiah 40:26

In 2021, a multi-nation effort led to the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope—deployed nearly a million miles from earth to better investigate the universe. This marvel will peer into deep space and examine the stars and other celestial wonders.

This is indeed a fascinating astronomical piece of technology, and if everything works, it will provide us with amazing photos and information. But its mission isn’t new. In fact, the prophet Isaiah described searching the stars when he said, “Lift up your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one” (Isaiah 40:26). “Night after night” they speak of our Creator who hurled this imperceptibly immense universe into existence (Psalm 19:2)—and with it the countless luminous bodies that silently grace our night sky (v. 3).

And it’s God Himself who decided how many of the shining objects there are: “He determines the number of the stars and calls them each by name” (Psalm 147:4). When mankind sends complicated, fascinating probes to explore the universe, we can enjoy with spellbound wonder the discoveries they make, because each observation points back to the One who made the solar system and everything beyond it. Yes, the “heavens declare the glory of God” (19:1)—stars and all.

Reflect & Pray

How do the stars and the entire universe speak of God and His creative ways? What thoughts and emotions strike you as you think about His power?

Heavenly Father, thank You for creating such an amazing universe for me to enjoy.

Author: dwang123@donebyngle.com

 

[SingerMonica]

Jesus created all stars in heaven. They sing continually praises to His name. We must thank the Lord for giving us wonderful sights of the universe. Some sweet day we shall fly away to be with Him in heaven above just as Jesus promised all of us. I am going to prepare a place for you that where I am there you may be also.

 

[Brother in Christ (JC)]

Bible in a Year: 2 Kings 22–23,
John 4:31–54

Lift up your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one. - Isaiah 40:26

In 2021, a multi-nation effort led to the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope—deployed nearly a million miles from earth to better investigate the universe. This marvel will peer into deep space and examine the stars and other celestial wonders.

This is indeed a fascinating astronomical piece of technology, and if everything works, it will provide us with amazing photos and information. But its mission isn’t new. In fact, the prophet Isaiah described searching the stars when he said, “Lift up your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one” (Isaiah 40:26). “Night after night” they speak of our Creator who hurled this imperceptibly immense universe into existence (Psalm 19:2)—and with it the countless luminous bodies that silently grace our night sky (v. 3).

And it’s God Himself who decided how many of the shining objects there are: “He determines the number of the stars and calls them each by name” (Psalm 147:4). When mankind sends complicated, fascinating probes to explore the universe, we can enjoy with spellbound wonder the discoveries they make, because each observation points back to the One who made the solar system and everything beyond it. Yes, the “heavens declare the glory of God” (19:1)—stars and all.

Reflect & Pray

How do the stars and the entire universe speak of God and His creative ways? What thoughts and emotions strike you as you think about His power?

Heavenly Father, thank You for creating such an amazing universe for me to enjoy.

Look into heaven
And you will see,
A Signature etched into eternity.
The Word has been spoken,
The Tapestry woven,
A creator, there must be.
C444

 

[Jennsen]

I am so glad to know God as Creator of all good things we see around. Woke up at midnight and saw the wonders of Gods creation. He did it all for us to praise and honor His name.