Thursday, September 21, 2006

The Importance of the Moon

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Here is another verse below about God and his creation. The psalmist reflects on how great our God is and how wonderful it is that he thinks about us.

It is also intriguing that the moon plays two crucial roles for the earth. It affects the ocean's tides and the earth's orbit (which affects our seasons). If the moon where any further away or closer to the earth it would have destructive consequences for life on earth. It is truly amazing that God placed the moon at just the right distance from the earth. For more indepth information on the moon and its role check out Project Creation.

"O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens ... When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is man that you are mindful of him, the son of man that you care for him?" - Psalm 8:1,3 (NIV)

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