The expanding universe
God's grace is much greater than the ever-expanding universe.
When Albert Einstein published his general theory of relativity a hundred years ago (in 1916), he changed the world of science forever. One of the most groundbreaking discoveries he formulated concerns the continuous expansion of the universe. This astonishing fact reminds us not only of the vastness of the universe, but also of a statement by the Psalmist: “For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.” (Psalm 103,11-12).
Yes, God's grace is so incredibly real because of the sacrifice of His only Son, our Lord Jesus. The phrase of the psalmist, "Far from the East from the West," consciously bursts our imagination to a magnitude beyond even the perceptible universe. Consequently, no one can imagine the extent of our salvation in Christ, especially considering what that includes.
Our sins separate us from God. But Christ's death on the cross has changed everything. The gap between God and us is closed. God reconciled the world to himself in Christ. We are invited into his fellowship as in a family, in the perfect relationship with the Triune God for all eternity. He sends us the Holy Spirit, who helps us to approach him and put our life under his care so that we become like Christ.
Next time you look at the night sky, remember that God's grace surpasses all dimensions of the universe and that even the longest distances we know are small compared to the extent of his love for us.
I am Joseph Tkach
This is part of the Speaking of LIFE series.
