I love reading about scientific discoveries and theories about our universe — how it began and where we are headed. People have been looking out at the stars since we first had eyes to see and brains to dream. It boggles my mind that there is still so much we don’t know and can’t explain.

In his article Five Coincidences That Make Our Existence Possible, Dr. Ethan Siegel discusses the conditions — some very unlikely, others simply inexplicable — that allowed our universe to develop and sustain life. They include things like an early photon rich environment and matter-antimatter asymmetry. He uses the word “somehow” quite a bit.

He ends his article by saying, “Asserting that a ‘divine spark’ is needed for life to arise is a classic ‘God-of-the-gaps’ argument, but asserting that we know exactly how life arose from non-life is also a fallacy.”

Other scientists have spent their lives attempting but failing to explain how everything could have come together so perfectly without a Creator. How many coincidences are too many?

“The heavens declare the glory of God, and the expanse proclaims the work of his hands.” (Psalms‬ ‭19‬:‭1‬, ‭CSB)‬‬

Looking out at the stars in wonder isn’t enough to prove that God exists, but diligent and dedicated study has yet to prove that He doesn’t exist either. To me, that is amazing.

Dear God, your creation is beautiful, utterly complex, full of wonder, and ultimately unknowable, like you. I am so grateful for the puzzle, lovingly provided. I see you in every mystery.