Resolution

I think that it was R. C. Sproul that said that there are no maverick molecules in the universe. I don’t know the context of this statement, but it must have something to do with the idea that God holds ALL thing together (Colossians 1:17).

It is mind boggling to try and imagine a God that knows how many atoms there are in the universe and that He places each of them exactly where He wants them to be. But then again, Scripture does tell us that God put each star in place (Psalms 8:3) and has a name for each one (Psalms 147:4). The Bible also tells us that a bird cannot fall to the ground without His knowledge (Matthew 10:29) and that He knows how many hairs on our head (Luke 12:7—try multiplying that by 7 billion!). On top of that, He sees our every action (Proverbs 5:21), knows our every thought (Luke 16:15) and even our every motive (Proverbs 16:2)!

It is also a hard thing to wrap our minds around the thought that God is involved with “bad” things that happen in this world, especially to seemingly innocent people. But there is overwhelming evidence that He is! God foreknew that the Israelites would be slaves (Genesis 15:13-14), God sent a storm Jonah’s way (Jonah 1:4), He consented to Job’s suffering (Job 1-2), and not only did He stand by and watch His very own Son’s murder, but it was His Will that His Son die (Isaiah 53:10).

What is equally astonishing and fascinating is that just as the human body, solar system, and everything in nature is so intricately woven together by Him, He also knits the Bible together in a similar fashion. We may have difficulty “connecting the dots” and seeing the bigger picture because the Bible is filled with allusions, symbolism, metaphors, shadows, comparisons, and contrasts and quite often, the Bible does not take the time to explain itself or inform us as to what literary device it is using. On the other hand, we may be suffering from myopia, seeing that the Bible is “spiritually discerned.” I mean, I would have never known that “the rock” followed the Israelites around in the desert, nor would I have figured out that this rock was Jesus (I Corinthians 10:4) if the Apostle Paul didn’t tell us.

In all the awe and awesomeness of God, I think that God wants everyone to know one thing. This “one thing” links everything together—God, the universe, life, nature, mankind, and the Bible. This “One Thing” is the Person of Jesus Christ because He is the voice and embodiment of God (Hebrews 1:1-3). This is why Peter claims that EVERYTHING we need that pertains to life and godliness (or God) can be found in Jesus (II Peter 1:3). He is so profound that even the angels watch with curiosity and fascination how Jesus’ life and death affected and still affects the world (I Peter 1:10-12).

This is the time of the year that many people remember the details–even the microscopic ones of Jesus’ advent into the world. As I reflect on Jesus’ entrance into human history, I’m also looking around at our world, watching how everything seems to be falling into place (not apart), and am reminded that His return is imminent. As I look forward to the New Year, I am compelled to be serious, diligent, and vigilant in preparing myself to receive Him again.