Starry promises

Then He brought him outside and said, “Look now toward heaven, and count the stars if you are able to number them.” And He said to him, “So shall your descendants be. Genesis 15:5

We are actually looking into the past when we look at stars in the sky.  A star can travel thousands of light-years away, so we can see its light from thousands of years ago. In some distant galaxies, we may see stars from millions of years ago. As a result, the night sky is like a time machine, giving us a glimpse of the history of the universe. 

In today's key verse, God likens His promises to Abraham to the stars. It isn't just the stars that are numerous and uncountable, God wants to remind Abraham that His promises are like the stars with fixed patterns and movements, which represent God's vastness and His divine constancy. Just look at the stars to know God's promises won't fall. 

I believe the stars Abraham looked up are most likely the same stars we see today because stars transcend time. Like stars, God's promises have been made throughout the ages. The stars remind us that the story of the past continues to influence our present and future. His promises, like the stars that travel from past to future, are beyond time and space but remain firmly established. 

Is God too busy to fulfill His promises? Look up at the stars. God speaks to create the entrie universe, including stars. In Psalm 147:4 He determines the number of the stars and calls them each by name. The stars represent the infinite nature of God, and we often don't know how our promises will be fulfilled, just as the universe is incomprehensible. 

Stars not only beautify the skies and give us signs and guidance, they also serve as a reminder of God's promises when we view them through a lens of faith. The stars are a testament to God who transcends time and His faithfulness, the same promises He made to Abraham still apply to us. 

Stars are expressions of God's artistry, vastness, and love for us. Stars symbolize God's promises. God uses stars as a powerful visual and promise of multiplication and blessings.

Blessing prayer:  Each star reflects your glory and celebrates your creation.  We praise you for your faithfulness endures forever. In Jesus’ name, Amen