Big Details

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Melora (my lovely wife) typically writes on our blog, but I had a thought today which I felt compelled to share because it brought a lot of things in my life into perspective. After having watched a documentary about the Sun, one single nugget stayed with me. It is the the simple fact that the Sun is 400 times bigger than the moon & the moon is 400 times closer to the earth than the Sun.
For those of you needing help with the concept I've included a picture. The fact that the Sun is 400x larger and the moon is 400x closer is proven by what is commonly known as a complete solar eclipse.
1 - if the moon where further away - No total eclipse is possible
2 -if the moon where closer - No total eclipse
3 -if the sun where larger,smaller,further,closer - No total eclipse

This is a HUGE detail that someone DIDN'T miss.

After doing several home improvement projects to finish all the last minute details of the hardwood floors, the baseboards and trim work - I now appreciate great attention to detail. I also appreciate statistics.
So I asked myself this question "What is the probability of this happening by accident (or naturally)?" How many random universes would it take for this to happen again?" This reminded me of some Truths about who God is.

If God puts this much attention to detail and consideration into this part of His creation, how much more does he care for me. A total eclipse happens about every 1.5 years. I don't understand its purpose, but to me it's evidence that some bigger architect designed it this way. It is a continual reminder that God has everything under control and has thought things through. Even the biggest details we may not even notice.