The Center of the Universe

By John David Hicks

For many centuries, people believed that the earth was the center of the universe. The earth stood still and the sun rose and set in an arc above it. Everything revolved around the earth. When Galileo discovered the fact that the earth revolved around the sun, he was persecuted as a heretic.

It is interesting that it took mankind so long to accept the fact that they are not the center of everything. Even today, many act like they believe they are the center of their own little universe. Everything must revolve around them, even God.

The Bible teaches, however, that the universe rather revolves around Jesus. “[But] in the last of these days He has spoken to us in [the person of a] Son, Whom He appointed Heir and lawful Owner of all things, also by and through Whom He created the worlds and the reaches of space and the ages of time [He made, produced, built, operated, and arranged them in order]” (Heb 1:2 AMP).

John writes in Revelation 4:11, the saints in heaven will worship saying, “You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being.” And again, in Revelation 5:9–10, 13, “And they sang a new song: “You are worthy [of our worship] …because you were slain, and with your blood you purchased men for God from every tribe and language and people and nation. You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign on the earth… To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power, for ever and ever!” Amen!

Let us rejoice that the Lord of the universe is not our puny, little selves. Take as your motto for 2019, “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” (Psalm 118:24).  Lord, every day with you is a special day.  So, today is my new special day!