Peripatetics: The Art of Walking
Thursday, June 30, 2005
I've grown up in the age of space travel as "normal." When I was a kid, astronauts were viewed as heroes and we knew all their names and all the missions were covered on TV. We even had these plastic astronaut helmets that had a moutpiece with a piece of cellophane in it that made it sound like the real astronauts when we talked to each other. Yes, we played "astronauts" instead of "war" or whatever.
I also understand that it was abnormal for the "grown-ups" of the time to see those images. I remember my grandfather being completely amazed by the images on television of what was going on in space. My mom made sure to pick up all types of photo books showing the world what they'd never seen so we'd be up to date on our learning.
Now, space travel is common...so much so that we refer to the main vehicle of space travel as a "shuttle." Like it's some school bus that goes around in a routine.
But even with my familiarity with space travel and all things astronaut related, I have to admit that I'm still taken aback by the Hubble Telescope Photo Gallery. It always has pictures of space that fascinate me. Every now and then I make them my screen saver.
It reminds me of the verses we looked at last night from Psalm 19. "The heavens are telling the glory of God; and thier expanse is declaring the work of his hands. Day to day pours forth speech, and night to night reveals knowledge. There is no speech, nor are there words; their voice is not heard. Their line has gone out through all the earth, and their utterances to the end of the world. In them He has placed a tent for the sun, which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber; It rejoices as a strongman to run his course. It's rising from one end of the heavens, and it's circuit to the other end of them; and there there is nothing hidden from its heat."
The heavens tell of the glory of God. Somebody had to make them, and it wasn't us. So, in a very real sense they talk about His glory. And in some small way the Hubble images give me that sense...that sense that God did it and it brings a certain "wow factor" to my life when I see them.
Notice the revelation is going on in the day and at night. That's 24/7 to you and me.
Also notice that it's a non-verbal communication. There aren't words. There isn't an audible voice, but yet it screams out to mankind...all over the world.
And, like kids of Generation X failed to be amazed at space exploration, sometimes as Christians we've lost that "wow factor" when it comes to God and His handiwork.
So, for today, why not check out the Hubble gallery with that in mind. Maybe take some time to go to a lake or a park and watch the stars come out. If you've got a telescope, why not get it out and check out the moon or maybe a planet or two? And then put them into perspective: That God made all this, and it shows us His glory. And in the "comments" why don't you tell us which Hubble gallery photo was your favorite?
Brent 4:25 AM
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