To the Glory of God

The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands (Psalm 19:1).

Tears gathered in her eyes and slipped down her cheek as the lunar flight of Artemis II roared into the sky. We held our breath while the crew launched into their historic mission. The lunar journey began, and our nation watched. When they swept around the far side of the Moon, the spacecraft soared about a quarter of a million miles from home. As we read reports and watched the video feeds, we sat in awe—not only of human ingenuity but also of the glory, beauty, and majesty of God. I think it is fair to say that just as foxholes leave no room for atheism, neither does Artemis II.             

Theologians often speak of general revelation—the truth that God continually reveals His existence to all people through creation and experience, leaving no one with an excuse (Romans 1:19–20). In the flight of Artemis II, God displays His power. He shows Himself to us through the majesty and beauty intricately woven into His universe.

The Psalmist captures this wonder with beautiful clarity: “When I observe your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars which you set in place, what is a human being that you remember him, a son of man that you look after him?” Watching the journey of Artemis II makes that question feel even more weighty. The sheer scale of the heavens humbles us and fills us with awe. Why would God even consider you and me?

Let me offer two reflections. First, marvel at the majesty and beauty of God. Let the greatness of His creation overwhelm you with worship. “The heavens declare the glory of God” (Psalm 19:1a). Second, let this reaffirm your confidence in the reality of God. As you gaze into the night sky, consider how the stars, the moon, and the galaxies came into being. “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth” (Genesis 1:1). Psalm 19:1-4 is a must-read. Consider it deeply and believe.

Is the Tomb Empty?

This week, millions of Christians across the world are reflecting on the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This is Holy Week. On April 5th, Christians will gather in small pockets of churches scattered over the world to celebrate our risen Lord and King, Jesus.

              A man named Jesus, who claimed to be God and the promised Messiah, rode into Jerusalem on a donkey on the first day of Holy Week. By Thursday, he was falsely accused, arrested, and found guilty. He was flogged, beaten, crucified, and died on a Roman cross. He was buried in a borrowed tomb and on the third day rose to life and walked out of the grave. What if this is true?

              Paul said it was of most importance and “If Christ has not been raised, your faith is worthless, you are still in your sins” (1 Corinthians 15:17). Was Christ the son of God? Was He the Messiah? Lee Strobel has a particularly good way to remember the proof. Here’s Strobel’s Four E’s.[1]

  • Executed – Jesus died on a Roman Cross. The Romans were exceptionally good at executing people on the cross. Jesus died.
  • Early – The creed found in 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 is an early creed of the church. Paul probably wrote the letter around AD 54.
  • Empty Tomb – There is no good alternative story. The tomb was empty.  
  • Eyewitnesses – Paul is again helpful when he writes, there were many people Jesus appeared to after his resurrection and “most of them are still alive…” (1 Corinthians 15:5-7).

Consider these things and join us on Easter Sunday, as we ask, “What if?” What if the tomb is empty? What if Jesus really is the Son of God and the promised Messiah? If it’s true, it changes everything.

[1] I saw this first on Patrick Shreiner’s X post, @pj_schreiner, on March 23, 2026.