Over the next several months I will FOCUS on our destiny. This month an astronomical event has reminded me of the reality that some people look to the heavens for their destiny, not unlike the Egyptians during Moses’ time (Deut. 4:19).

     On October 13 Mars was at opposition to Earth. What does that mean? The earth was directly between the two, with the sun and Mars directly opposite in either direction from it. This event happens roughly every 2 years and is the closest that Mars comes to us. This is an important event, especially as we are looking to put people on Mars, as it is important to the timing of getting them there. As you probably know, there are many that are looking to settle Mars in the coming years. However, it is not for pure exploration they are striving to get men on Mars. The overwhelming reason is that they are looking for a place off earth that will sustain life. The thinking is that it is perhaps the origin for life here on earth at the beginning of evolutionary time, as well as a place to escape to when this planet is no longer habitable. You must remember that the evolutionary crowd believes we will kill our planet at some future point and we need a back-up plan, at this point Mars.

     There are numerous reasons that Mars will not be a good back-up plan, but the best is that we do not need a back-up plan for earth. All we need is THE PLAN for our destiny. The plan has already been finished and is just waiting for eternal destiny. Jesus is all the plan we ever need for this life and for eternity. Some may find that statement too religious or narrow, yet it is neither. Jesus’ plan has been present since before the creation of time, and it has nothing to do with religion but everything to do with eternal relationship. And I do not know how much more inclusive you could be than all of His creation given the invitation for the eternal destiny. It does not rely on societal status, financial means, ethnicity, religious dogma or work completion. Our eternal destiny rides with the finishing work of Jesus Christ’s death, burial and resurrection. I am so thankful for that promise of my destiny and that we have no need to look anywhere else.

     Blessings to all who faithfully support this ministry as we continue to share this eternal promise in the light of the historically accurate Word of God.