The Limit!

There was a time when many thought if man was meant to fly, he would have had wings. Flying was viewed as an impossibility. However, man has flown now for many years, has orbited the earth, and walked on the surface of the moon. Probes have been launched to investigate Mars and the Hubble telescope (launched in 1990) has scanned deep into outer space? This past Friday (August 5) NASA launched the Juno spacecraft, sending a probe on a five-year journey to Jupiter. This probe is expected to reach Jupiter's orbit by July of 2016 when it will then orbit the planet for one year.

Where does it end? Our solar system is just a small part of the grand universe God created and placed us in. We are but a speck compared to it all, yet God is still mindful of each one of us. Someone has said, "Anybody who still thinks the sky is the limit has no imagination." [original source unknown]

Mankind has been able to accomplish much. His determination has even been so focused at times that God has had to frustrate the plans in order for His Will to be fulfilled. Those who began building the tower of Babel had their focus toward the sky with a desire to make a name for themselves. ( Genesis 11:4) They were so determined nothing would have been impossible for them. ( Genesis 11:6) Therefore God interrupted their plan and they were dispersed according to His Will. ( Genesis 11:7-8)

Is the sky the limit? Is outer space the limit? How far will mankind be able to reach out through the stars and galaxies? Who knows! However, when it comes to rising above our sins to gain eternal salvation, we need help beyond ourselves.

Though many place great trust in their wealth, after noting the challenge for the rich to enter the kingdom of God ( Matthew 19:23-24), the disciples asked in astonishment, "Who then can be saved?" ( Matthew 19:25) We read. . .

"But Jesus looked at them and said, 'With man this is impossible, BUT WITH GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE.' " ( Matthew 19:26 ESV)

God has provided the adequate means of our salvation through Christ and the ultimate limit is to where our Lord has prepared a place and will make it possible for us to be there with Him for eternity. ( John 14:1-3; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17) Praise God that HEAVEN IS THE LIMIT and our Lord is able to get us safely there!

Have a great day ENCOURAGED BY THE "OUT OF THIS WORLD" BLESSING GOD ULTIMATELY HAS IN MIND FOR US!
Carl

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