Created and Known

Many of us recently had the opportunity to watch the Artemis II voyage with a renewed sense of wonder. While the historic moment of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing on July 20, 1969, is etched in history, many of us were not there to experience it firsthand. For me, following this crew's 10-day journey was captivating. One of the most powerful moments came when they were more than 160,000 miles from Earth, looking back at our planet. As astronaut Victor Glover described the experience, he said, “You are special, in all of this emptiness, this is a whole bunch of nothingness, we call the universe, you have this oasis, this beautiful place we get to exist together.”

That perspective is both humbling and deeply affirming. In the vastness of space, Earth stands out as a place uniquely designed for life—intentionally created and sustained. As believers, we are reminded that this is no accident. God created this “space capsule” called Earth specifically for us, His creation, made in His image. Scripture captures this awe in Psalm 8:3–4: “When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them?” 

We must never lose that sense of awe. The same God who created the vast universe also cares deeply for each one of us. He provides for us, sustains us, and loves us beyond measure. As we reflect on the beauty of Earth from such a remarkable perspective, may we be reminded that this world is a gift—an intentional, life-giving place where we are invited to live, grow, and know our Creator more fully.

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