Kepler's Universe

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

17th century astronomer Johannes Kepler, troubled by his friend who denied the existence of God and maintained that the universe came into existence by itself, constructed a model of our solar system. Upon seeing it, his friend exclaimed, "How beautiful! Who made it?" Kepler replied, "No one. It made itself." "Nonsense," said his friend. "Tell me who made it." Kepler then said, "Friend, you say that this little toy cannot make itself? It's but a weak imitation of this great universe, which I understand you believe did make itself." No one in their right mind would have believed that Kepler's model made itself any more than one could believe that a car could manufacture itself. Yet, according to many scientists, the universe came into existence by accident, and so did human life. You're here because of God, and your life has a great purpose. The Creator also said concerning you, "I know the plans I have for you... plans for welfare and not for calamity, to give you a future and a hope."

From Message #508 - The Dance of the Heavenly Circles