“Since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made so that men are without excuse.” Romans 1
One of these natural portals, through which to view God, is the 2nd law of thermodynamics. This natural law, referred to as entropy, observes that left alone, all physical processes will decay. All chemical reactions will inevitably reach equilibrium and cease. Such a state is observable on the “dead” planets in our solar system. We can also see this on Earth. One example is the oxygen in our atmosphere. Oxygen is one of the most volatile elements of creation, in that it readily combines with virtually any other element. For Earth to foster life, its air must contain 21% free oxygen. Any more and the planet bursts into flames, any less and the air is toxic. According to entropy, free oxygen (left alone) would rapidly combine with any and all elements possible and decay into equilibrium. But it doesn’t. Why? Because the physical processes that foster life on Earth are not left alone.
“The Son reflects God’s own glory, and everything about him represents God exactly. He sustains the universe by the mighty power of his command.” Hebrews 1
“He is not far from each one of us; for in Him we live and move and have our being.” Acts 17
“In his hand is the life of every living thing and the breath of every human being.” Job 12
If our Lord were to remove His influence from Earth, all physical systems would decay to a point of chemical equilibrium and to the point of death. How exciting to see God’s intimacy in even the most basic facets of life.
This natural law frames a revelation of God’s spiritual nature. All spiritual systems, left alone, will spiritually decay.
“If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered.” John 15
It is not enough to come to a savior for the creation of a relationship with God. We must also come to a sustainer of fellowship within that relationship.
“Jesus the author and finisher of our faith.” Hebrews 12
Jesus has come to give us life and to sustain that life in Him. Invite Him to stir things up in you.
One of these natural portals, through which to view God, is the 2nd law of thermodynamics. This natural law, referred to as entropy, observes that left alone, all physical processes will decay. All chemical reactions will inevitably reach equilibrium and cease. Such a state is observable on the “dead” planets in our solar system. We can also see this on Earth. One example is the oxygen in our atmosphere. Oxygen is one of the most volatile elements of creation, in that it readily combines with virtually any other element. For Earth to foster life, its air must contain 21% free oxygen. Any more and the planet bursts into flames, any less and the air is toxic. According to entropy, free oxygen (left alone) would rapidly combine with any and all elements possible and decay into equilibrium. But it doesn’t. Why? Because the physical processes that foster life on Earth are not left alone.
“The Son reflects God’s own glory, and everything about him represents God exactly. He sustains the universe by the mighty power of his command.” Hebrews 1
“He is not far from each one of us; for in Him we live and move and have our being.” Acts 17
“In his hand is the life of every living thing and the breath of every human being.” Job 12
If our Lord were to remove His influence from Earth, all physical systems would decay to a point of chemical equilibrium and to the point of death. How exciting to see God’s intimacy in even the most basic facets of life.
This natural law frames a revelation of God’s spiritual nature. All spiritual systems, left alone, will spiritually decay.
“If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered.” John 15
It is not enough to come to a savior for the creation of a relationship with God. We must also come to a sustainer of fellowship within that relationship.
“Jesus the author and finisher of our faith.” Hebrews 12
Jesus has come to give us life and to sustain that life in Him. Invite Him to stir things up in you.
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A new vocabulary word, a science lesson, and timely Inspiration...all in one blog! What a way to start my day.
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