God made the two great lights: the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night. He also made the stars. Genesis 1:16 WEB.He also made the stars, what a sentence. I sometimes read this, and I am amazed by how much the Bible packs into a single verse. Scientists estimate that there are around 300 sextillion stars now. That number is increasing as they develop devices that let them see further into space.
That is a 3 followed by 23 zeros, or 3 trillion times 100 billion. My mind cannot even fathom numbers like this, yet mankind cannot create a single star. Written out it in longhand it looks like this: 300,000,000,000,000,000,000,000.
There are multiple planets in orbit around these stars and multiple moons in orbit around those planets. Compared with the universe, the planet Earth that we live on is like a speck of space pollen. And we are only a speck living on that speck, yet fighting and dividing over anything we can think of. From above, it would be much like watching ant colonies milling about, so busy at work, till a boot comes down. We really need to keep our life in the proper perspective and see the big picture.
The Awesome God Almighty that made the stars calls us by name, and He knows how many hairs are on our head. He created all of this, and yet He will be involved in your life today if you let Him. Though He created the universe, He once gave me answers to questions on a math test when I asked Him, simply because He cares.
Today if you feel worthless, put it aside. The Creator Himself has deemed you worthy of calling Him Father. No one else's opinion really matters. Can the ones looking down their nose at you make stars? I am thrilled to know the Star-Lord, and that He knows me.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You for creating me and for giving me a place in Your universe. Please help me find the place that I belong and put me right where You want me to be. Guide me and help me make the right decisions as I live my life for You, in the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!Note: Ladies, today is Thankful Thursday at the "Ladies in Distress" group (our RHM women's group)! You are welcome to join in our weekly sharing of thankfulness for the Lord's presence and any blessings you may have experienced, big or small! "Ladies in Distress" is a private group, so if you have any problems joining, just post anywhere and we will help you :). Here is the link:
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In Jesus name I ask this, Amen.
Amen, Father I need you. Guide me down Your path, the right one.
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Amen. You are an awesome Almighty God. Thank you for being with me. Amen
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Help me God to appreciate everything and everyone. Uplift my soul. Praise God Praise Jesus Amen
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Amen, yes Jesus lead me to where you want me to be.Thank you Jesus for everything you have given me!
'The Awesome God Almighty that made the stars calls us by name'. Amen
Amen thank you Father for all your stars and for loving me so much you call me son!
Amen, thank you Almighty Heavenly Father for never forgetting your children. Thank you Lord for your perfect Grace!!
Thanks, Pastor Dion, for this big picture view this morning. We serve an AWESOME God! Lord, guide me and help me make the right decisions as I live my life for You. AMEN
Heavenly Father I thank You for all You have done in my life, for being my Father and taking care of me. Guide me Lord to make the right decisions in my life and follow Your word, in Jesus Christ name I pray, Amen. Hallelujah, You are an awesome God. Amen.
Thank you Pastor and Sylvia for this word, God bless you both, Amen.
This devotion today is amazing! Pastor Dion you are so blessed by God to be able to come up with all of these amazing devotions every single day. I thank God for you and the abilities He has given you and your passion for the Lord. God bless you and Sylvia. Thank you for all you do for this ministry, it is a God send!!
WOW! I really don't need to be worrying about the petty stuff, do I? He's got it! Thank you for putting it in perspective, Pastor Dion!
Yes, amen Lord
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