This central parts of the Milky Way

The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship.

Psalm 19:1

I want to share with you a stunning visual of the grandeur and power of God, thanks to the telescopes of the European Southern Observatory in Chile.

Check out this zoomable, full-resolution map of the center of the Milky Way.

Click the link. In this image are 84 million stars, covering a bit less than 1% of the earth’s sky.

As you zoom, remember that each and every star is named and known by God. All exist due to his speech at creation.

The Lord counts the stars and calls them all by name.

Psalm 147:4

This graphic display is awe-inspiring, jaw-dropping – simply overwhelming. Staring at this image, zooming in closer and closer, I’m struck that the creator of this mosaic keeps near to us. Astounding. I cannot understand it, but I’m extremely grateful.

The Lord is close to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon him in truth.

Psalm 145:1