Solar Fide

Earlier this week of course was the total eclipse of the sun. It was a marvelous event that was met by almost everyone who saw it with expressions of wonder and a sense of awe. It reminded us that we are one part, and a very small part, of the great system that is the universe.  One reporter on the weather channel was so moved that she wept and struggled to keep her composure as she was on air broadcasting. That's totally understandable, given the rarity and the beauty of what she was able to be a part of that day. 

Yet for all the expressions of wonder and spectacle I for one, in the broadcasts I watched and accounts I read, did not hear one mention of God.  As I watched, the whole event was a testimony to the invisible, sovereign hand of the Almighty.  I was reminded of several Bible passages, not least of which is Psalm 8:3-4. It reads, " When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars which you have ordained; what is man that you take thought of him; and the son of man that you care for him? "  It was somewhat disheartening to realize that no matter what religious background of the reporters may have been, not one mentioned or made any reference to God throughout the event. It made me realize that our culture has regressed greatly, in that we can not or perhaps will  not acknowledge the God who created this universe, and sustains it all by the power of His word.  As I watched the thoughts came again of God's love, mercy and blessing. I remembered that He sustains all life, at every level for His good purpose. It reminded me of the great systems by which God governs and maintains His universe. More than that, He is guiding His universe to a glorious conclusion some day at the return of His Son Jesus Christ. 

We are a small part in God's awesome universe, but not at all an insignificant one.We are created in God's image. We are created to experience the glory of His eternal presence and love, through faith in His Son Jesus. We are given the understanding that one day all this universe and creation will be recreated. There will be a new heaven and Earth, that will be free from sin, sorrow, pain, hurts and all wrongs. For me, the eclipse reminded me that God is in control of HIS universe, and for all the sorrow and turmoil we experience in our brief time upon this Earth, the day will come when the immutable laws of Gods creative power will manifest the perfections and infinite beauty of Gods person. Perhaps the reporters during the eclipse don't acknowledge God, perhaps some do but were not allowed to mention their faith on the air. For them I'm sure it was hard not to! In either case Gods glory, His power and in some ways His purpose for our human race was displayed in the eclipse for all to see.  Some things are so plain that they simply don't need acknowledgement.