---LIFE BEYOND THIS PLANET ~~

"Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the work of thy hands. They shall perish,
but thou shalt endure eternally" --[Psalm 102:25-26].--

~~~Late in 2017, astronomers in Hawaii sighted something unusual through their telescopes. The cylindrical reddish object speeding through the solar system stirred much debate. One distinguished astronomer suggested that it might have been an "alien probe" from a civilization on some other planet, sent intentionally to the earth.

Bible believers reject such such imaginations of extraterrestrial intelligence, but this report got me thinking. While I do not know what the astronomers saw, I do believe in life beyond this planet. In Hebrews 12:22 thru 23 we read of "the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem," which is inhabited by "an innumerable company of angels" and by "the spirits of just men made perfect."

It is possible that God deliberately prepared this celestial object for some purpose. If nothing else, it should remind people that God's ways are "past finding out" (Romans 11:33). A simple faith in God's ability does not require lots of education.

Many years ago a preacher talked about the time when men first traveled into outer space. Supposedly, one of the purposes for space travel was to seek evidence of God. On returning, the astronauts reported no indication of a Creator. Someone commented, "If they had stepped out of their capsule, they would have met Him."

Men who reject the existence of God will continue to speculate about ridiculous ideas. But Christians are secure in the knowledge that a Sovereign Ruler controls the universe. God knows all the stars by name and also knows the number of hairs on each person's head. Faith in God and simple belief in the Genesis account of Creation produces sweet rest and does away with unnecessary fears.

Meanwhile Christians continue praying, "Come Lord Jesus, Come." ~
--"Beside Still Waters"/LA~
--"I Will Rise"// (lyrics) Chris Tomlin ~~<https://youtu.be/s0fKCMY75Mk>
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