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God’s Asterisks in the Night Sky

February 16, 2026 ●
By Pastor Jerry A. Burns
Psalm 19:1
"“The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.”"
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You often find in a book or manuscript a small star calling your attention to a footnote—something important that should not be missed. That little symbol, the asterisk, quietly points you to a deeper explanation. In much the same way, the stars scattered across the night sky are God’s asterisks. They are not random decorations or distant accidents; they are deliberate markers, drawing our eyes and hearts upward, reminding us that there is an all-observing, all-knowing Creator who stands behind it all.

When we pause long enough to consider it, creation itself begins to speak. Every nerve in the human body reads like divine handwriting. Every muscle works with intentional design, every bone bears the marks of careful craftsmanship, and every eye reflects the wisdom of the One who sees all things. Nothing about us is accidental. We are fearfully and wonderfully made, living testimonies that God is not distant, detached, or unaware. He is intimately involved in what He has created.

In a world that often rushes past wonder and ignores truth, these divine asterisks still quietly point us back to God. They remind us to slow down, to look up, and to remember that our lives are lived before His watchful eye. Let the stars above and the design within you draw your attention again to Him today—not merely to admire His power, but to rest in His presence and walk in humble awareness that every moment of life is lived under His gracious gaze.

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Application

Slow down and notice God’s reminders around you. Let creation and your own design draw your heart back to Him, and live each day with humble awareness that your life is seen, known, and lovingly watched over by God.

Victory Verse

"And blessed be his glorious name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled with his glory; Amen, and Amen." — Psalm 72:19

Additional Verses
"When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained; What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him?"
"For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:"
"For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother’s womb. I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well."
"But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; and the fowls of the air, and they shall tell thee: Or speak to the earth, and it shall teach thee: and the fishes of the sea shall declare unto thee. Who knoweth not in all these that the hand of the Lord hath wrought this? In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, and the breath of all mankind."
"Lift up your eyes on high, and behold who hath created these things, that bringeth out their host by number: he calleth them all by names by the greatness of his might, for that he is strong in power; not one faileth."

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In this final part of the message, “Trusting God with Tomorrow,” we are brought face to face with a powerful truth from Scripture—while we often plan our days and assume the future, the Bible teaches us that life is fragile, uncertain, and completely in God’s hands. As James reminds us, our life is “even a vapour” that appears for a little time and then vanishes away . The issue is not planning, but planning without God—living as though we are in control of what only God knows.

This message walks through the heart of biblical trust: having a proper perspective of tomorrow, a humble posture before God today, and a surrendered plan that says, “If the Lord will.” Whether facing uncertainty, fear, or the illusion of control, we are called to draw near to God, rest in His care, and trust that His will is good, even when tomorrow is unknown. Because Christ has risen, our future is secure—not in our plans, but in His perfect hands.

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