"There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars ... And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory." - Luke 21:25, 27
Throughout this summer, the aurora borealis (or more commonly known as the "Northern Lights") have been visible on numerous occasions in the Cleveland night sky. Scientifically speaking, this natural light display is caused by charged particles from the sun hitting gases in the Earth's atmosphere. The solar wind carrying the particles interacts with the Earth's magnetic field which results in a stunning show of glowing, swirling curtains of lights that range in color from green to pink and scarlet. Non-scientifically speaking, consider it a "big sneeze by the Sun." Astronomical science ... or is it? The Bible tells us that there will be signs in the sky, with power and great glory. Truly, the Northern Lights are phenomenally beautiful, as the photo above from a neighbor recounts. The astronomical explanation may be technically correct, but the biblical explanation is worth contemplating as well. Father of all that is, let us look on Your wonders, from the big sneezes to the small hiccups, with awe and amazement, not processing the meaning, but meditating on Your message. Amen. TAGS: Prayer, Story |
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