The Thought for the Day is from Psalm 147 v 4.
Astronomers used Australia’s largest optical telescope to map 100,000 galaxies that surround our own galaxy, the Milky Way. The 3-dimensional map covers 5% of the sky and allows us to see 4 billion light-years deep into space. The number of stars included defies our imagination, but not the knowledge of God.
How amazing to read, “He counts the number of stars, He calls them all by name.” Jesus Christ, the creator of the galaxies, visited our planet to pay the penalty for our sin and open the way to friendship and fellowship with Him. Today He stands ready to bring healing and wholeness to our deeply wounded spirits. From naming stars to mending hearts, nothing is too hard for God.
In creation we see God’s hand, in redemption we see His heart.
It completely blows my mind to think about the entire universe. I really don’t think I can grasp the concept of all the other galaxies. I watched the two astronauts being sent to the space station the other day and the thought of being blasted into space in a small capsule, sitting on thousands of gallons of fuel terrifies me.
What a blessing that Jesus Christ came to us. We are a tiny part of God’s creation and how humbling that our Saviour became a physical presence on earth, to help and save us. Thanks be to God for his wonderful gift.
Lord we pray for an end to racial injustice all over the world. We need to care for each other and show respect for our planet. Forgive us, Lord, when we fall short of your great command to love You and our neighbours. Lord, walk with us today and every day as we act out our faith in your presence. Amen