I was interested to hear on the news this morning that the nicknamed 'God particle', hailed as the holy grail of physics, may have been glimpsed for the first time. The Higgs boson particle is regarded, by those who know about such things - as the key to understanding the universe. I can't tell you anymore than that, as I know even less about science than I do about theology. However, it seems we have an insatiable desire to find out the origins of our universe, the big questions never really go away, which is no bad thing. One article states 'The Higgs is a sub-atomic particle that is predicted to exist, but has not yet been seen.'
I've been in many lengthy debates about the existence of God into the small hours of the morning, and my more generous atheist friends, while having sympathy for my views, just have to conclude there is not enough evidence. Well Christmas is the time when God decided to settle the debate.
Bible
No one has ever seen God, but the one and only Son, who is himself God and is in closest relationship with the Father, has made him known. John 1:18
In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe. The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. Hebrews 1:1-3
God has listened to the complaints of the sceptics and provided the evidence at Christmas. I'm sure the chances of discovering the Higgs boson particle were remote, probably as remote as finding the One who made the universe as a baby lying in a manger. But that's the mind blowing truth of Christmas, that baby made the Universe! and you don't need a $10bn particle smasher to figure it out. You do need the faith and the humility to see and I hope you can see this awesome truth at Christmas.
Prayer
Lord Jesus we don't want to miss you this Christmas, help us to see beyond the cute, cuddly manger scenes of the Christmas cards. You made the universe and hold it together moment by moment. Help us to see that all the evidence we need is there, in the most unlikely of places, the manager of Bethlehem. Thank you for revealing yourself to us, help us
to see you and give us the faith to keep on believing. Amen
Steve
for
Kruger
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