Signs in the Heavens

Were you very involved in reading your horoscope, studying astrology, or trying to predict your future by the stars? If you were, then you're not alone. Throughout the ages, the stars have provided a great source of fancination for millions of people. The devil has deceived people for thousands of years through astrology; he's convinced them that they could find answers to their questions about the future. Instead of seeking God for His wisdom, people have accepted one of Satan's greatest counterfeits: the lie of astrology.

I am going to share with you a book that my friend, Jin lent to me - Signs in the Heavens by Marilyn Hickey. I hope my blog would be a tool for evangelism, for those who have been following through my blog, hope it blesses you and from here, you can spread the word out and for those "drop-bys", hope it will bless you and compel you to know Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. I hope my sharing will give you knowledge of the miraculours story of redemption which God placed in the heavens for all to see. Its going to be exciting and interesting. So stay tune to my blog!

God has specifically commanded us not to predict our futures through the stars. The reason God placed stars and planets in the heavens was to reveal knowledge about His Son, Jesus Christ. The Gospel of Matthew tells a beautiful story about the wise men followed "His star"; it actually belonged to Him! When the men saw the star they didnt say, "Who will i marry?" They didnt ask, "How many children will i have?" or "When will i die?"

It is important to realise that the star which these men followed did not lead them to ask questions about themselves. They knew from studying the heavens who they would find: the Messiah, Jesus Christ. When they found Him, they worshiped Him; i believe that the bible calls them wise men because they had seen God's plan of salvation through revelation in the stars.

Today, there is a growing awareness of the impending return of Jesus, and His final judgement upon the earth. Prophecy records warnings of signes which will herald Jesus' return, and God would have set forth those prophecies if He didnt want us to be aware of His plan. He spoke of many signs in heavens in relation to Jesus' return:

"and there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for powers of heavens shall be shaken. And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory."
Luke21:25-27

"For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to time times, no, nor ever shall be. And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved..."
Matthew 24:21-22

Jesus prophesied changes the sun, the moon, and the stars. His prophetic words are now being confirmed frequently by scientists. They are predicting that days will shorten in length, pestilences, earthquakes, and increased volcanic activity; and they are also saying that the sun's activity will disrupt the earth ionosphere, communications systems, wind directions, rainfall and temperatures.

John says in Revelation 8:12
"And the fourth angel sounded, and the third part of the sun was smitten and the third part of the moon, and the third part of the stars; so as the third part of them was darkened, and they day shone not for a third part of it, and the night likewise."

The length of daylight was shortened by one-third. Before the flood in Genesis chapter 7, the earth was not watered by rainfall, but by mists arising from the waters of the earth. The great flood shook things up so drastically that the fountains of the deep were broken up, and rain and snow became the earth's source of water. At this time, the earth's axis was altered by 23 degrees.

Compared the lengths of man's lifespans before and after the flood. Before the flood, man's average lifespan was much longer than it is now. You will find that the signs in the heavens will not only have great effects on the earth's activity- they will even alter the lengths of men's lives. All of these events are what will point to our living hope - Jesus.

God has told us what He plans to do in the future so that we aren't taken by surprise. Because He wants us to be watching for Jesus' return and keeping ourselves holy, we can understand that His prophetic warnings are given in advance becuase of His great love and mercy for us. But the love and mercy of God are magnified even more greatly when we can realised that He has written a message of His plan in the stars! The very first chapter in the bible states why God placed stars in heavens:

"And God says, let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years"
Genesis 1:14

Ok, this is long.. in my next blog, i shall share with you why God named the stars.

So long! Farewell! Its time to say goodbye~