Recently, my son and I had a chance to go camping with some friends for a few days. Anytime I get to go camping, looking up at the night sky is always a big highlight for me. Two of the nights we were there were no exception.
In the city, there are a fair amount of street lights, etc., so it’s sometimes difficult to see the night sky in all of its glory. However, camping in the middle of nowhere, you see it all — the planets, Milky Way galaxy, constellations, satellites and a few shooting stars.
The Bible tells us something amazing about the stars and night sky.
“And God said, “Let there be lights in the expanse of the heavens to separate the day from the night. And let them be for signs and for seasons, and for days and years, and let them be lights in the expanse of the heavens to give light upon the earth.” And it was so. God made the two great lights—the greater light to rule the day and the lesser light to rule the night—and the stars.” — Genesis 1:14-16.
Obviously, God made the sun, moon and stars for light, but He also made them for “seasons”. That is a remarkable idea to ponder. God put the sun, moon and stars in the sky so we can mark the passage of days, months and even years.
Additionally, they are also given as “signs”. The night sky gives glory and testimony to God (Romans 1:18-21). The heavens also speak of divine judgment. There are some sobering signs that will be seen in the heavens as part of God’s return (Mark 13:24-26, Revelation 6:12-14).
Until God rolls up the heavens like a scroll, let’s look up and wonder at our God’s amazing creation!
Looking up,
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