In 1543, Nicolaus Copernicus published a theory that marked one of the starting points for the scientific revolution of the 16th century. His hypothesis was: The earth is not at the center of the universe.
Recently, I had what for me was a “Copernican moment.” I was reminded that I am not at the center of the universe. The world doesn’t revolve around me. When I’m busy, work still piles in. There are still needs to be met and family matters to attend to. In short, I say anew that the world doesn’t move at my pace, in my terms, nor in accord with my preferences.
Though we might wish it to be otherwise, life is not all about us. For the world was created to revolve around God, not people. In Psalm 33, we read that:
• All nature revolves around the Lord (vv.6-9). He assigned the sea its boundaries and locked the ocean in vast reservoirs. He spoke and the world began. It appeared at His command. It operates in accordance to the laws He has set.
• All nations revolve around the Lord (vv.10-12). All plans and schemes cannot stand up against God’s. Ultimately, it is the Lord’s plan that will stand forever. His intentions can never be shaken.
• All lives revolve around the Lord (vv.13-19). God sees the whole human race. He made our hearts, and He understands everything we do. And He has the power to intervene in our lives and deliver us from situations spinning out of control.
We need to live a God-centered life, not a self-centered one. As we revolve around Him today, let’s submit to His commands and follow His ways.
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He made the things we can see and the things we can’t see—such as thrones, kingdoms, rulers, and authorities in the unseen world. Everything was created through Him and for Him (Colossians 1:16).
Dawn on September 21, 2009 at 4:37 am
Today’s artcile has both blessed and challenged me. I am battling to overcome a certain issue in my life and the article has help me to know that God is speaking to me about it. Therefore that he is enabling to get the victory.
Thanks and God Bless
taomeano on September 21, 2009 at 8:27 am
Yes the Almighty is indeed sovereign. I am always
fascinated by the fact that the universe is so vast and yet God cares for us, creatures who occupy a very tiny space in all of the universe. It is very obvious that He holds the whole world in His hands and therefore, the very cosmos must revolve around Him. Your article has inspired me to see again how great our God indeed is.
Thanks and may your day be blessed.