Hello Church Family,
Did you know that there is evidence of God all around us? If we take time to look around we are able to see evidence of God’s hand print all around us. We see God’s hand in the trees and mountains. We see God’s hand in the sun that shines and the wind the blows. We see God’s hand in the creatures that roam on the ground and in the air. We see God’s hand in the rivers and oceans. We see God’s hand in the stars that shine at night. There is also scientific evidence of God’s hand throughout the universe.
The Fine-Tuning of the Universe
Although the fact that the universe exists at all is remarkable, another fascinating aspect of the universe is that it is fine tuned for the existence of life. Some examples include the following:
•The Strength of Gravity: The strength of gravity is determined by the gravitational constant. If gravity were significantly stronger, stars would burn out much faster, leaving less time for life to develop. On the other hand, if gravity were much weaker, stars might not form at all, preventing the creation of essential elements for life.
• The Cosmological Constant: This constant relates to the expansion speed of the universe. If it were just a little bit larger, the universe would have expanded too rapidly for galaxies and stars to form. Conversely, if it were smaller, the universe might have collapsed back on itself before life had a chance to emerge.
• The Strong Nuclear Force: This force holds together the protons and neutrons in an atom’s nucleus. If it were slightly weaker, protons and neutrons wouldn’t stick together, making complex atoms impossible. Without complex atoms, the chemical diversity necessary for life wouldn’t exist. If it were stronger, protons could potentially bind to each other more readily, which could lead to a universe without stable hydrogen, an essential element for life.
• The Size and Distance of the Earth from the Sun: Earth’s position in the solar system is in what scientists call the Goldilocks Zone, where it’s not too hot and not too cold, allowing for liquid water to exist on its surface. The size of Earth also ensures that it has the right gravity to retain an atmosphere suitable for life without being too strong to inhibit the mobility of organisms.
We see God’s hand when we look in the mirror and look at each other. We have all been created in the image of God. We just have to open our eyes to see God’s hand at work everywhere we go.
Yours in Christ,
Pastor Jeremy