I Believe in God, but I Trust in Science, Not the Supernaturalنموونە

Science points us to God

Johannes Kepler is considered one of the founders of modern science. He is best known for his laws on planetary motion. Like many scientists, Kepler was not anti-faith. His faith influenced his scientific approach. Kepler once said, “The world of nature, the world of man, the world of God—all three fit together.” He believed that a world created by an intelligent creator would follow order and patterns. Kepler sought to discover these patterns, and he did. Don’t miss this! Kepler was not simply a scientist who happened to be a believer. Kepler’s Christian beliefs were foundational to his discoveries.

Kepler said, “We see how God, like a human architect, approached the founding of the world according to order and rule and measured everything in such a manner.”

Kepler is an excellent example of the truth of Romans 1:20,

“For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse.”

Notice, God has revealed Himself through the created universe. This is called God’s general revelation. And God can be so “clearly perceived” by the observation of “the things that have been made” that humankind is “without excuse.” Science points us to God! And so, in a perfect world, our scientific discoveries lead us to worship and not divisiveness. More science books would be like Kepler’s book, Harmony of the Worlds. In this book, Kepler established his third law of planetary motion. But he also praised God, saying, “Great is God our Lord, great is His power, and there is no end to His wisdom.”

Ask Yourself: What examples can I think of that show that observation of this world points to God?

Pause to Pray: My God, my Creator, every movement of every part of this world and its creatures speaks to your knowledge, power, and wisdom. I give you all the glory! I give you all the praise!...

Take a Next Step: Go outside, take a walk or sit on a bench and spend a few moments in stillness, prayer, and worship.