The Worth of Fallen Humanity

October 2024

Once a year, the moon reaches its perigee, appearing significantly larger and more luminous than on any other night. On October 17, this “Supermoon” will dominate the pre-dawn sky, showcasing its rugged terrain—its craters, mountains, and plains—with remarkable clarity, visible even to the unaided eye.

A particularly mesmerizing feature to observe is the moon’s terminator, the boundary separating lunar day from night. Often referred to as the twilight zone, it marks the regions where the sun is either rising or setting, casting the lunar landscape into a state of semi-illumination. While this spectacle can be appreciated with the naked eye, a telescope greatly enhances the experience.

King David, when contemplating the vastness of the heavens and God’s creation of the moon and stars, found himself reflecting on the relative insignificance of man in such a grand cosmic context. Yet, rather than diminishing human worth, David marvels that, in God’s eyes, humanity is crowned with glory and honor, set above all creation (Psalm 8).

But who is this “man” David speaks of? One might presume that such honor is reserved for the righteous alone. However, the passage clearly affirms that all of humanity, irrespective of moral or spiritual standing, holds eternal value to God. This profound truth helps us grasp God’s provision for the redemption of fallen humanity and His zeal for proclaiming that message of salvation. As the Scriptures declare, the message is to be “published throughout the region” and to “be for salvation unto the ends of the earth” (Acts 13:47-49). It is for this reason that Christ came, seeking to save the lost, and why we are called to be a light, even in the darkest corners of the world and among the most derelict of individuals.

We are deeply grateful for your faithful commitment to pray for the lost and for those whom God has commissioned to reach them.

In Service of the Gospel,

 

 

 

GFF General Director