2 Kings 2:1-25, 3:4-27, 8:16-29; I Kings 22:50; 2 Chronicles 21:1-29, 22:1-6

Do you believe there might be life somewhere else in outer space? I had a friend who taught science in a school where I worked and he believed Elijah’s experience proved alien life. He said Elijah was snatched up by a UFO. I laughed because I thought he was joking. Sadly, he wasn’t.

I just said the “U” in  UFO stands for unidentified. The Bible clearly identifies it as a chariot and horses of fire in a whirlwind. Nothing unidentifiable there.

One of my favorite Bible verses is found in Genesis 1:16 where it says – he created the stars also. Just like that. And he made the moon and the stars to brighten up the night sky – for us. For his creation right here on planet earth.

Could there be life out there? Well, sure if God wanted there to be. He’s God. 

Do I believe there is life out there? No. The Bible doesn’t even hint at that possibility and everything I believe is grounded in the Word, the final authority. 

So when I look at the night sky and realize the vastness of space I am awe-struck. To think God created that for my eyes! To help travelers navigate at night. There is so much love tucked away into the truth of the words: “he created the stars also.” 

Not other life.

Doesn’t that make you feel loved? It does me.