This is one of my very favorite astronomy pictures from NASA. From the Sun ( first picture, top left ) to that which lies beyond our wildest dreams ( last picture, bottom right ) I am continually amazed at the grandeur and the vastness of this universe we dwell in.
Human beings have accomplished a great deal since the first man ( Adam ) walked the Earth. We have subdued almost the entire planet ( with the exception of the frigid poles). We have landed on the moon and begun to understand even our own genetic makeup. Our society ( for the most part ) has changed from Agrarian one, to one that is becoming more and more cosmopolitan and dependent upon computers. Who knows; in the near future we may even see a merger of computers and man himself?
But, in spite of these things, we are still like we were eons ago, with the same shortcomings; pride, arrogance, greed and a rather long list of attitudes and actions that may eventually lead to a nuclear holocaust more devastating than anything we could ever imagine!
Help, we need help if we are to continue as a species. Help, if we ever want to live eternally. Specifically, we need JESUS to Help us. Consider the following passage from the book of Hebrews…
Hebrews 2 ( World English Bible )
1 Therefore we ought to pay greater attention to the things that were heard, lest perhaps we drift away.
2 For if the word spoken through angels proved steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompense;
3 how will we escape if we neglect so great a salvation—which at the first having been spoken through the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard;
4 God also testifying with them, both by signs and wonders, by various works of power, and by gifts of the Holy Spirit, according to his own will?
5 For he didn’t subject the world to come, of which we speak, to angels.
6 But one has somewhere testified, saying, “What is man, that you think of him? Or the son of man, that you care for him? (Consider Lk 19:10 GR)
7 You made him a little lower than the angels. You crowned him with glory and honor.
8 You have put all things in subjection under his feet.” For in that he subjected all things to him, he left nothing that is not subject to him. But now we don’t see all things subjected to him, yet.
9 But we see him who has been made a little lower than the angels, Jesus, because of the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, that by the grace of God he should taste of death for everyone.
10 For it became him, for whom are all things, and through whom are all things, in bringing many children to glory, to make the author of their salvation perfect through sufferings.
11 For both he who sanctifies and those who are sanctified are all from one, for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brothers,
12 saying, “I will declare your name to my brothers. In the midst of the congregation I will sing your praise.”
13 Again, “I will put my trust in him.” Again, “Behold, here I am with the children whom God has given me.”
14 Since then the children have shared in flesh and blood, he also himself in the same way partook of the same, that through death he might bring to nothing him who had the power of death, that is, the devil,
15 and might deliver all of them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.
16 For most certainly, he doesn’t give help to angels, but he gives help to the seed of Abraham.
17 Therefore he was obligated in all things to be made like his brothers, that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make atonement for the sins of the people.
18 For in that he himself has suffered being tempted, he is able to help those who are tempted.
Human Beings are made in the image and likeness of God himself. But, our desire to exalt ourselves has led to sin and separation from his creator. Face it, we are no longer in the garden of Eden. Which is why God the father sent Jesus into the world – TO HELP US!
Want that help? Submit to Jesus; obey his Gospel and live! As vast and wonderful as the universe is, that is nothing compared to heaven, eternal life and direct fellowship with the creator of it all.
Tonight, after it becomes totally dark, go outside and look at the stars and think about this… The God who made everything you see humbled himself to suffering for you – even to the point of dying an awful death on a Roman cross. Humble yourself in return. Love him in return, make him YOUR LORD AND SAVIOR. Obey him in all things and receive the HELP which only he can provide!