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He Named the Stars

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According to NASA, our sun is one of about 200 billion stars in our galaxy.¹ That’s more than any of us can see with our eyes. I am overwhelmed by the few stars I can see at night. The most stars I’ve seen at once was at the Grand Canyon. I wish I could have captured that beautiful view. It’s forever in my memory, until I lose my memory. Hahaha!

We can never reach any of the stars, besides our sun. Proxima Centauri, our closest star, is approximately 4.24 light years away. A light year is 5.88 trillion miles.² Yeah, we’re never going to get up close to a single star. And we are not supposed to. Each star is exactly where it is meant to be, far, far, away.

God made two great lights—the greater light to govern the day and the lesser light to govern the night. He also made the stars. Genesis 1:16, NIV 

There is no doubt in my mind that there is a God when I look at the night sky. But when I think about the fact that God named the stars, my mind is officially blown. Only God, who made billions of stars, also named them. 

He determines the number of the stars

and calls them each by name. Psalm 147:4, NIV 

 

Lift up your eyes and look to the heavens:

    Who created all these?

He who brings out the starry host one by one

    and calls forth each of them by name.

Because of his great power and mighty strength,

    not one of them is missing. Isaiah 40:26, NIV

God made and named each and every star. Not one star is missing or out of place. 

God is in the details of the universe and the details of our lives. 

Do you feel like He has forgotten about you? Do you ever wonder if He sees you and what you’re going through? Does God really care about me? Yes, God really cares about every heartache, trial, and pain you experience.

God made every single part of the universe and He made you. He knows everything about you. He even numbered the hairs on your head. He doesn’t just count how many individual hairs you’ve got. God numbered your hair. Reach up and touch a piece of hair on your head. Maybe that’s number 1000 or 50. Who knows? God does. 

And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Matthew 10:30, NIV 

God has intimate knowledge of us. He is not a far-off, too busy for us, God. The God who made us also deeply loves us, and deeply cares about our needs and sorrows. He is in the details. 

Whatever you are going through today, or tomorrow, He cares. God cares so much that He wants you to trust Him, to talk to Him, and give Him all your concerns. He will take care of you. It may not be your way, or your time, but He will provide. 

As for God, his way is perfect:

    The Lord’s word is flawless;

    He shields all who take refuge in him. Psalm 18:30, NIV

The God who named the stars, and numbered your hair, loves you. Trust Him. Cry out to Him. Praise Him, and thank Him. Spend some time with Him. He loves hearing from you.

 

Love you all,

Meghan 

 

¹ https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/other-solar-systems/en/

² https://www.britannica.com/story/how-do-we-know-how-far-away-the-stars-are

 

Do you want to know how to photograph the night sky? Read this informative article from Pixpa filled with great tips. 

https://www.pixpa.com/blog/guide-to-astrophotography

 

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22 thoughts on “He Named the Stars”

    2. Sorry to differ with you, Ken, but when you are “at” the Grand Canyon, I agree with Meghan. You are IN the Grand Canyon unless you are at its highest peak of 8804 feet. The general elevation of the Grand Canyon is 6804 feet. LOL

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  3. Well said, Meghan. When I look up to the heavens, I see just a glimpse of the Glory of God. Many times, I’ve been in the country, away from city lights, and look up to the stars where you can see the Milk Way. It’s awe-inspiring. And my Father made that. 🙂

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    1. It really does gives us a glimpse of His Glory. The night sky inspires me. I’ve always been in awe of the moon and stars. I can be dealing with something stressful and the moment I step out and look up, I get peace. My Father made all of that and holds every star in place, and He holds me too. Thank you Sharon. God bless you my friend!

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      1. Thank you. God has a way of blessing those who know Christ as Lord and Savior. I am amazed at the way that He continues to put special believers in my life, such as He has done with you.

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  7. What a detailed picture of the night sky ! Very rarely, unless Im camping, do i get to see the night sky that clear. Thank you for that reminder that God is in the details. It is unfathomable that God has named each star and numbered each of our hairs! I, too, feel God’s peace when I see the stars. The eternalness of space makes me think of God being eternal and that the same One who made all those stars also made me and everything else on Earth. It makes me feel small and reminds me of how big God is. So comforting 😊

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    1. God made it all and He is eternal. Now if that doesn’t give you perspective on life, and problems, and everything, I don’t know what else could. Thank you Carol for your insight. I’m grateful for you.

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