The CrossThis is officially known as the “X Structure at the core of the M51 Whirlpool Galaxy”. I’ll pause a minute to let that sink in, because it’s pretty clear what it really is. Mind you, this galaxy is approximately 31 billion light years away. That’s billion, with a ‘b’.
For believers, this image makes the heart race. Your spirit literally cries out in joy and reverence. God is declaring Himself in the heavens! It’s like He’s saying “Here it is, crystal clear. I am the Lord your God.” It’s significant that this isn’t in the shape of a crescent, a buddha, or anything else. It’s a cross! I still don’t see an “X” here, but I guess political correctness demanded that name be used. We wouldn’t want to offend all those who don’t want to see the clear Cross here, after all.
I am of the personal opinion that not all the signs in the stars as mentioned in the Bible are going to be only impending doom. Some will make us simply marvel, and for the believer, simply bring us joy. I firmly believe that God intended some of the signs to be discoveries made when mankind reached the proper level of advancement to see them. Now is such a time, as we can see billions upon billions of light years into the universe. God’s handiwork, if you let yourself see it, is all over the place. I believe this image is just one of many such “signs in the stars”.
To hold to the belief that the entire universe just “happened” or that a great explosion at the beginning of time somehow created perfect order is such a depressing thought, particularly when one views this single image. God is real, He is alive, and He is omnipotent. The entire universe was created by Him, and He knows where every molecule in creation resides. He has named the very stars in the heavens and knows each by name!
I can never grow tired of images such as the one above. They only cause my desire to know and to worship God to grow stronger. All praise and glory go to Him! Amen!
Originally From: Watch the Sky
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