Mysteries : Stars

Merriam Webster Online dictionary defines stars as a natural luminous body visible in the sky especially at night.

Wikipedia describes a star as a massive, luminous ball of plasma that is held together by gravity. The nearest star to earth is the sun, which is the source of most of the energy on Earth. Other stars, for example the moon (lesser light) are visible in the night sky, when they are not outshone by the Sun (the greater light). [Words in bold and italics mine].

Ever gazed at stars? Ever had that experience of a deep sense of peace and comfort from gazing at stars?

There is something mysteriously profound and satisfying about star gazing. Is this mystery unfathomable?

I believe mysteries should be explained with the help of the creator of mysteries. I also believe the answer to the phenomena can be found in what I consider the book of mysteries: The Bible. (hereinafter referred to as the Book of Mysteries)

It is written in the book of mysteries that the Maker “made the two great lights – the greater light (the sun) to rule the day and the lesser light (the moon) to rule the night. He also made the stars”.

It is also written that the Maker said: “Let there be lights in the expanse of the heavens to separate the day from the night, and let them be signs and tokens of His provident care..”.

I believe with all my heart that our subconscious realm is able to relate to the wonderful promise of provident care, regardless of our circumstances. To me, it explains the deep sense of being cared and provided for; that deep sense of well-being that wells up within our innermost being when we gaze at the stars.

When we gaze at the stars, they bring to remembrance the promise of His provident care!