The crispness of the cold night air, awe and wonder of the expanse above, and the thrill of a flying tail of bright white gas soaring across the sky, are they a familiar memory? Twinkling lights in the heavens declare the glory of God, and the fluorescent shades of color called the northern lights which fill the sky, proclaim his handiwork (Psalm 19:1). How could humans not find a fascination with these beauties? They glorify their Creator. God has set His own glory in the heavens, meaning that his magnificence as God, as Creator, and as Lord, can be witnessed on a miniscule level right in the backyard on a clear summer night (Psalms 8). The Aurora Borealis floats like a silk tapestry in the sky, flowing with colors that seem as if painted directly into the air, but inhabitants of spots in Alaska and other northern regions see these phenomena over a hundred times a year, making them common occurrences. The heavens are so vast, even the psalmist could only mutter “What is man that you are mindful of him” (Psalm 8), realizing that man appears as only a speck of dust on the scale of all creation, how could God, the ruler and maker of such wonders, even think of us. The one true and wondrous God transformed a dark void into such a profound creation. Though some Christians may dismiss astronomical studies as futile, exploring space undoubtedly draws humanity closer to understanding our Creator, fulfills our Genesis calling to exercise dominion through discovering and studying the heavens, and can help improve life on Earth through groundbreaking innovations.

Lamentably, it seems that the secular worldview, secular meaning devoid of God, has saturated the world of space exploration and scientific discoveries. Their theories and ideas are made wholly with the assumption that God does not exist. These are the people filling the knowledge bank of the world. On NASA’s website they state “NASA’s exploration vision is anchored in providing value for humanity by answering some of the most fundamental questions: Why are we here? How did it all begin? Are we all alone? What comes next” (“Why Go to Space”)? Christians already have clear answers for all these questions in God’s breathed out, divinely inspired Word, the bible. If space exploration aims to solve crises that already have solutions, for a Christian, nothing can be gained from involvement in such an apparently fruitless project. It wastes of money, time, and effort, on what has every feature of a worthless cause. But is it? It must be acknowledged that the projected narratives behind most space exploration seem futile from a Christian worldview. Nonetheless, space exploration deserves continued support because it enables humanity to pursue God’s calling, to seek His wisdom in His works, and prevents secular thinkers from shaping the narrative of His creation.

“To look out at this kind of creation and not believe in God is to me impossible. It just strengthens my faith.”

— John Glenn

God’s Presence in Space

As Christians study creation through space exploration more deeply, the Creator’s power and design emerge with unmistakable force, drawing humanity closer to Him. One lift of the eyes on a cloudless night unveils the overwhelming majesty of the starry expanses above. Through all that beauty, people should have no difficulty in seeing the Creator behind it. It shows God’s wonderful provision for his people, giving them a light to guide them at night. It illustrates the fact that for believers they are never for a moment out of God’s heart, out of His eye, out of His omnipotent thoughts, or out of His omniscient hands. American Astronauts John Glenn and James Irwin both conveyed that they had felt a deep sense of God’s presence while in space (Szterszky). John Glenn even said “To look out at this kind of creation and not believe in God is to me impossible. It just strengthens my faith.” Something out there, in space, causes a feeling of deeper calling, even secularists can feel it. They believe space holds the key to uncovering the answers to human origin; they can sense God’s presence, but they cannot accept him as Lord. If Christians truly love their Creator they should desire to grow ever nearer to Him and know more about Him as well the things He created.

If you love me, obey my commandments”

— John 14:15).

Man’s Calling, In Space?

Additionally, space exploration fulfills humanity’s calling, given at the beginning of time, to exercise dominion by expanding understanding and then using that knowledge to improve stewardship of God’s creation. In Genesis 2 God says, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth” (Genesis 1:26 English Standard Version). No evidence restricts the command “all the earth” to the stratosphere. Taking dominion means a ruler ship or control of nature. The vast expanse should be searched and every ounce of knowledge that can be gained should be taken up and used. Other than the ocean, space is the only other place left unexplored. The mysteries of the universe require exploration in order to complete their subduction. If God directs this work, believers ought to pursue it. To quote Jesus Himself, “If you love me, obey my commandments” (John 14:15).

Space exploration not only brings joy to the Creator, when people grow in knowledge and use their gifts to glorify him, but has a very pragmatic purpose on earth as well.

Practicality Of This Scientific Study

Finally, space exploration improves life on Earth through innovations that allow for an area to create countless technologies and scientific advancements that benefit everyday living. So much remains unknown in the wide expanse of outer space. Countless legitimate questions, far beyond those listed on NASA’s home page, demand answers. From a practical perspective, numerous discoveries and inventions have driven significant advancements in human life. Some equipment the world would be without, if it not for NASA and other Astronomical Research facilities are: Firefighting equipment and fireproof clothing, Cochlear implants, CAT scans, Cordless power tools, Solar cells, Insulin pumps, Home insulation, and Portable Computers, to name a few, but the world contains much more (Webb). Space exploration not only brings joy to the Creator, when people grow in knowledge and use their gifts to glorify him, but has a very pragmatic purpose on earth as well.

Even though space exploration appears pointless because of the pushed secular worldview, Christians should continue exploring the heavens because space exploration deepens our understanding of the Creator, helps us carry out God’s command to exercise dominion, and expands our knowledge of His world, to improve life on Earth. In the modern age, people gain valuable opportunities to expand their understanding of the world and glimpse one of God’s most extraordinary creations. Scientific advancements now enable humanity to travel into space and study it directly. No previous era has reached this far. Christians ought to seize this moment to deepen their understanding of their Creator through the study of His works. Christians need not grow disheartened by secular narratives that flood the internet and attempt to make God’s magnificent creation seem pointless to Christians. Such discouragement reflects the enemy’s desire to see God’s people withdraw from what is truly good, and surrender the study of His wonders to the world. Instead, Christians must remain engaged and support every endeavor that magnifies God’s glory, including the exploration of the heavens.

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