John 15:5 (ESV)
I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me
and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do
nothing.
The launch of Apollo 11 on July 16, 1969, resulted in
astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin stepping foot on the moon on
July 20 and famously placing an American flag on the moon’s surface.
Armstrong delivered the famous line, “That’s one small step
for man, one giant leap for mankind,” as he stepped onto the moon’s surface in
one of the most significant scientific achievements in history.
Discovery and exploration, Nettles noted, can lead to a
greater amazement and worship of God.
“As we gain more understanding, we, as Christians, should
stand in even greater awe and have a deeper sense of not understanding our
world,” Nettles said. “To put it another way, as Christians we need to realize
that the more we learn, the greater the number of things that we don’t know.
That’s because the mysteries of God are unfathomable, but we can have deep joy
in that thought.”
In addition to the importance of the moon landing as
exploration of the created world, Christians also can view it as an opportunity
to worship God both for what He has allowed mankind to discover and for who He
is.
An act of worship related to the moon landing involves one
of the Apollo 11 astronauts.
Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin paused for a moment to take communion
on the lunar module around two hours before stepping onto the moon. Aldrin took communion while reading the words
of Jesus from John 15, “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in
me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.”
This moment of Aldrin thanking and worshiping God, is a
great example to all Christians that no matter where we are we can praise and
honor our God.
Where are you today
that you can worship and praise our God?
Dear Lord we thank You for the world that You have given to
us. Help us to remember that no matter where we are, we can praise You. In the
Name of Jesus, Amen.
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