I read a popular science article about SETI's quest to find life based off Kepler data. Finally, instead of studying the whole sky, they can narrow it down to potential targets. Still, the analogy to a needle in a hay-stack does not come close to the task that SETI has taken on. This place is big.
Isaiah, in chapters 40 and 41 reminds us how little we are when compared to God. In 40, we are grass or grasshoppers and our nations are dust. In 41 we are worms or insects (I think I prefer the former). Yet we are also reminded that despite our scale, we are counted and called by name. Not only does God know us, we are told to go out, lift up our voice and shout, chew through obstacles with our razor sharp teeth (not sure about that one) because God is so good!
Should SETI ever find another Who out in Whoville, you have to wonder what their faith would look like. Is Jesus present in their lives or will our task be even greater than we ever imagined? Until then, we should probably work on the other grasshoppers we can see without a telescope. God is with us, and God will give us the words to say, we just need to get over our small stature and be willing to say them. Besides, a person's a person, no matter how small.
good general post, with much I agree with.
ReplyDeleteBut you get definite bonus points for somehow linking the prophet Isaiah, SETI, and Dr. Seuss. What goes on in that brain of yours on a daily basis?
Idols take on many forms. Instead of them being
ReplyDeletemade of gold as in Isaiah, their now molded by the media in the form of celebrity. The television has captured the attention of the masses to the point of exclusion of the One who deserves all reverence. GOD is the here and now and forever, all others are just dust in His wind. I look forward to the remainder
of this book. Reading the first 39 makes these chapters all the more enjoyable.
Jordan, I like the notion of working on the grasshoppers around us, but what I'm realizing is that I can only change myself and that's hard enough. I am learning to accept all others for the journey they are on.
ReplyDeleteOne thing that has been helpful for me is to structure my life in such a way that God's Spirit determines what I do, not my preference for pleasure. It's easier to veg in front of the tube than read Scripture and base your life on it instead of the popular culture. It's easier to do what I want than to serve my family or a stranger in need.
But how does God want us to live our lives? Why does he give us breath and draw us together in community?
I would love it if everyone who reads this blog would join us for our final Bible Study on Sunday at 9 am. God will whisper his purpose for us as the church on the rock.
Listen, God is calling...
Haha@Kelly! I'll always take bonus points!
ReplyDeleteYou deserve them Jordan! Your creativity shows
ReplyDeletethrough masterfully on this post.