\n\tThe Moon is the second brightest object in the sky (the Sun is the brightest), and it\u2019s the only extra-terrestrial body to have been visited by humans. On July 20, 1969, astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the Moon. He uttered these historic words: \u201cOne small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.\u201d That giant leap showed humans\u2019 weakness, compared to God\u2019s tremendous creative power. He spoke our Moon into existence, and because He cares for us, gave it properties that bless us every day.<\/p>\n
\n\tIt is common for planets to have a moon or multiple moons, but when God created our Moon, He knew that it would be important in our lives: \u201cThen God said, \u2018Let there be lights in the firmament of the heavens to divide the day from the night\u2026and let them be for lights in the firmament of the heavens to give light on the earth\u2019; and it was so. Then God made two great lights: the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night\u201d (Genesis 1:14-16).<\/p>\n
\n\tIndeed, the Moon provides light at night, when the Sun\u2019s rays reflect from it. Also, the Moon helps us measure months, because every 29.5 days, the Moon changes from completely dark (a \u201cnew Moon\u201d) to completely light (a \u201cfull Moon\u201d). Furthermore, the Moon\u2019s gravitational pull exerts a \u201ctidal force\u201d that causes the Earth\u2019s ocean tides. This circulates the water, cleans the shorelines, and helps ocean life to grow. The Moon is located about 240,000 miles from the Earth. If the Moon were 1\/5th closer, tides would reach 35-50 feet higher than most of the Earth\u2019s surface. Fortunately, God \u201chung the Moon\u201d in exactly the right place, and sized the Moon so that it would not pull the water violently.<\/p>\n
\n\tGod created the Universe to meet our needs, and the Moon is a critical part of that system. Remember David\u2019s words: \u201cWhen I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the Moon and the stars which You have ordained, what is man that You are mindful of him?\u201d (Psalm 8:3-4). It is wondrous to consider that the Creator of the Universe generously provides for us. Most important is His gift of salvation through Christ (1 Peter 1:8-9).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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