July 29, 2026
— Joseph Edkins · Source: Preface to *Western Learning Enlightenment* and Discourse on Scientific Ethics (1898)
Romans 1:20 For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.
The vast universe and the intricate workings of all things are the unspoken, faithful hand of God. Scientific exploration is not meant to replace faith, but rather to lead us into this silent masterpiece of nature, allowing us to glimpse the wisdom and glory of the Creator. Though we cannot see God, the orderly workings of all things already reveal His eternal power. May we maintain a sense of awe in our daily explorations and work, comprehending God's truth from what we see, and not becoming lost in the clamor of the world.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for revealing Your power and divinity to us through all things. Grant me enlightened eyes so that I may see Your wondrous works when observing nature and seeking knowledge. When faced with confusion or weakness, guide me with the redemptive grace of the Bible, so that I may not only revere Your creation but also be strengthened in my life by Your truth. I pray in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen!