Don't groan.
Physics has the most noble heritage of sciences--it is the system within which God made the world.
And He shows Himself through it.
All the time.
All around us.
Take energy, one of the most basic of physical phenomena.
It is physical expression of what the Bible calls strength, specifically God's strength.
God is our refuge and our strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.--Psalm 46:1
Please note the reference to ever-present, then recall what you learned in seventh grade science:
Energy cannot be created or destroyed. It is ever-present.
It does, however, change forms.
Take our archer in the picture above.
He is demonstrating potential energy. Nothing is happening, but he holds back great power in the tension of his bow.
When he releases the arrow, the energy becomes kinetic energy, the energy of motion and work.
God is the same at that archer and arrow.
Sometimes he sits back and waits. Sometimes He acts.
But His power never changes.
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart...Psalm 73:26
Think of that power the next time you get ready to throw a ball or prepare to jump.
You are about to demonstrate the physics of God.
Then let it fly.
Thanks for sharing this...it is powerful to think about how God holds in His power in His hands as an archer waiting to release the arrow.
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This is such a blessing and reminder that God's power is available for the asking. Thank you for visiting my blog and your sweet comments.
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