Worship God anywhere and at all times
On 5 June two astronauts blasted off in Boeing’s new spacecraft and were meant to stay in orbit for eight days after docking on the International Space Station. However, problems with the Starliner’s propulsion system mean the NASA astronauts’ return to Earth has been repeatedly delayed, and it is now anticipated that they won’t return to Earth until February 2025.
How would they survive the mental trauma of being stuck in space for eight months rather than the planned eight days? Interestingly, news was released this week that one of the astronauts is an elder in his local Baptist church and has been able to join their streamed services and prayer meetings.
This reminded me of the first time man landed on the moon and one of the first acts of Buzz Aldrin, also an elder in his local church, was to privately take Communion.
These two incidents powerfully show that no matter where we are, even on the moon or on an International Space Station, and no matter our circumstances, whether we are celebrating a moon landing or are stuck in space, we can worship God.
This principle applies to each of us, whether we are in a good or bad place, whether we are rejoicing or bemoaning our lot, we can still worship our God.
Wherever you are this week and whatever your circumstances, let’s worship God for all he is and all he does for us.
In Christian love,
Barry Robinson
About the Writer:
Barry Robinson is a Regional Pastor for Southern England, the Midlands and Wales