https://odb.org/2024/05/23/look-to-the-skies
I think every now and then we should go out there into the world and travel to see the wonders of creation. Travel not just to see places and immerse in other cultures and way of life but to see and enjoy the wonders of nature as created by God. Of course, easy ones are just seeing the awe and splendour of sunrises and sunsets. As we marvel at their majestic hue, we will perhaps realise there are more to our lives here on earth than the sometimes overwhelming challenges we face. Perhaps we will realise we are more resiliently made than we think we are and that Jesus is surely able to strengthen us to face our challenges in life.
I digress, but more than a decade ago, I recalled attending a talk at a seminary, and when I asked about the young earth that some appeared to believe in, the speaker belittled me for not knowing about it. I thought it was uncalled for as different people are at different stages in their spiritual journeys, and some may not be interested in trying to rationalise the existence of dinasours against the so called 6,000 years age of the earth.
Anyway, since then, I have read about this young earth creationism (YEC) theory and belief and I nevertheless still believe today that as much as Scripture is the Word of God and can not be untrue (infallible), Genesis 1 and 2 are not meant to be read the way that these YEC people are advocating. Last night, I found something more acceptable, and to those who are interested, please refer to the following:
https://realfaith.com/what-christians-believe/old-earth/
The message this morning, I believe, is that we should believe that God created this earth and everything in it, and as we marvel upon His great power and outstretched arm, we know that nothing is too difficult for Him as Jeremiah proclaimed in Jeremiah 32:17. God is able to reach out to us in His outstretched hands and help us through the tough and difficult situations we face. The important thing is that He is our God, and we are His people! For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to Him (2 Chronicles 16:9).
Ronnie's Thoughts 