“But let those who love Him be like the sun when it comes out in full strength.” (Judges 5:31)
On February 18, 2021, a human-made vehicle called Perseverance landed on Mars. After 203 days in space and 471 million kilometers, it penetrated the thin Martian atmosphere and set down a Mars rover undamaged – completely on its own but with a program “in its belly.” Direct control is not possible because signals from Earth take 11 minutes. The NASA employees rejoiced. The experiment had been a success. Now the rover was to search for tiny traces of life, i.e. life from long ago.
Is this the first step towards human habitation of the Red Planet? Many may dream of it. And yet it should be more of a nightmare, because what awaits someone “up there?” All deserts on this earth are paradises compared to the hostile environment that is found there. And yet people seem to be drawn there. Unbelievable!
What have people lost here that draws them to such a place? Perhaps the belief that God has prepared this beautiful earth for us humans? And even it is only a picture of a far greater and more beautiful heavenly home that is promised to those who love God and believe in His Son Jesus Christ and who entrust their lives to Him. How quickly a person becomes uprooted, homeless, if he forgets, overlooks, or even rejects this. But God has promised the believer an eternal home. Jesus Christ says: “In My Father’s house are many mansions” (John 14:2). That is where we should be drawn to, because it is a place that surpasses everything we have ever experienced. We should strive to reach this eternal goal.
Which would you rather have: a bunker on Mars or a home in heaven? We should trust God more than those who promise us the impossible.
Rudolf Koch
Life is more!
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