The God Who Holds the Stars

“When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them?” -Psalm 8:3-4 NIV

As long as I can remember, I’ve been fascinated by space and the moon. The Apollo missions wrapped up when I was just a baby, but growing up in their shadow, I’ve studied just about everything a person can know about them. I’ve definitely watched every movie (shoutout to Apollo 13!) and every TV show (my fav From the Earth to the Moon miniseries) about that era.

So when I heard about the launch of Artemis II, the nerd in me was so excited!! A chance to go back to the moon, this time with far more advanced camera technology to document the experience. And to witness it in real time?! Yes please, that’s what I’m talkin’ about!

So why the fascination with space?

I think it’s because of my love for God.

When I look up at the stars, I can’t help but feel like there is something—Someone—far bigger than me who created all of this: God. I feel so small in comparison to His work. Space stretches on and on to places we’ve never seen and likely will never see and certainly farther than we can even comprehend.

And yet, somehow, the God who holds the stars holds this vast universe together in a way that makes life on Earth possible.

I say it all the time: if the sun didn’t rise this morning, we’d all be in serious trouble. Whatever is weighing on you, such as family tension, political stress, financial pressure, and more, none of it would matter without the very conditions that allow us to live at all.

There are so many perfectly tuned details that make life on Earth possible, things we take for granted every single day. For example, our sun burns at just the right temperature. Not too hot, not too cold. If it were off even a little, we’d all be toast!

And even our moon plays a role. It sits at just the right distance and has unique characteristics that help sustain life on Earth. Its size and gravitational pull stabilize Earth’s tilt, keeping our seasons relatively consistent. Without it, our climate would be far more chaotic and unpredictable.*

You can call it coincidence after coincidence…but that would have to be one of the greatest strings of coincidences ever!

Because if it were that simple, and if coincidences were that plentiful, every planet would be full of life.

And yet so far, we haven’t found one.

Think about this: if God can hold the universe together, He can hold you and everything you’re carrying, too. He can hold your loved ones and everything that matters in your orbit.

As I’ve been hearing so often at church lately, God is always bigger than whatever idea we have of Him.

Take a moment to look at the incredible images NASA has captured of our one and only moon. You can find them [here].

Looking at these fantastic images, and tell me you don’t feel awe, wonder, and a little blown away by what our Creator God can do.

Today, maybe…just maybe…brings you a step closer to Him.

Because sometimes faith looks like one small step toward God…that becomes a giant leap for your life.

Scripture references:

-Colossians 1:16-17 NIV
“For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.”

*Moons: Life’s Friends or Foes?

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