April-May Steve's Desk

​In just a matter of days, our community and other communities from Texas to Ohio, will be inundated with crowds of people coming to experience a total eclipse. Estimates are that more than half a million people will travel to Indiana on this day, bringing the total to more than 10 million people who will be witnessing this event. Authorities are busy preparing for what could be the most significant one-day event in Indiana’s history. The last time Indianapolis experienced a total eclipse was September 14, 1205. That’s 819 years ago. This is a once-in-a-lifetime event. There are watch parties scheduled in every community, including Advance. Though excited to experience it, I am perplexed about all the hype and yet, I am amazed by God’s creation. I am reminded of what the Psalmist wrote in the 8th Psalm: “Lord, our Lord, how majestic your name is all over the earth! You have set your glory in the heavens.2 Through the praise of children and infants, you have established a stronghold against your enemies to silence the foe and the avenger. 3 When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place…”. It is also written in Psalms 19: 1: “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.” So, as this amazing event transpires, let’s not forget to give God the glory and be reminded that an even more significant cosmic event is drawing near – the second coming of Jesus! I hope we will continue to prepare ourselves and be ready for Him.