Psalm 19:1-4

“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge. There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard. Their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world.”

What does that mean? So many times we read Scripture and fail to grasp that the God who has made all things is trying to tell us something special. Isaiah 40:26 tells us the Lord knows each of the stars by name. So what is so great about that? Let me tell you just how great that is.

It has been estimated that there are some 100,000 million stars in our galaxy alone – not even considering other galaxies. If we were to count each of those stars, working day and night, no breaks of any kind, it would take some 2,500 years. Yet God knows them each by name.

I am indebted to the ministry of Chuck Missler. In his book, “Cosmic Codes,” pages 201-202, he relates the significance of the Zodiac. Before the twelve stations of the zodiac were perverted by astrologers, they were each assigned to one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Chuck points out the false notion that ancient astronomers could see figures in these constellations. There is no way the groupings look like the objects they are named. The star groupings however do send a powerful message.

The zodiac in the ceiling of the Jewish temple is the story of the messiah. It starts in Virgo, with the virgin birth and ends in Leo, he is the Lion from the tribe of Judah. Because the stars move during the month, they create a mini movie or story.

One of those twelve signs is the constellation, “Virgo.” (virgin). The constellation is said to depict a young woman with a branch in her right hand and a sheaf of grain in her left. I urge you to purchase Chuck’s book and go into a much more in-depth study than I will do here.

To greatly simplify things let me just give you some of the stars in the constellation Virgo, along with their historical meaning:

Spica = “Corn of Wheat;” in Hebrew this also is given the meaning – “Seed of Woman.”
Tsemeck = “The Branch.” (The title of the Messiah).
Zavijaveh = “The Gloriously Beautiful.” or “Who Shall Have Dominion.”
Coma = “The Desired One.”
Centaurus = “The Despised One.” In Egyptian, it is “The Desired Son.” and is usually depicted as a woman with an infant. (What is a woman with an infant doing in the sign of the virgin?) It is of interest that there is a double nature embedded in the idea of the sin offering of the despised one and at the same time being a ruling King.
Bootes = “The Coming One.” Bootes also includes the principal stars; Arcturus (He cometh); Al Katuropos (the branch that is trodden under foot); Mirac (preserver, guarding); Muphride (he who separates); and Nekkar (the Pierced One).

Considering this, does God speak messages to us from the stars? The answer is a resounding–Yes! This one constellation (Virgo) speaks volumes concerning the office and work of our Savior Jesus Christ. Chuck Missler adds that the sign of Virgo is associated with the tribe of Zebulun, where Nazareth is located. Jesus was often referred to as “The Nazarene.” A Nazarite was also a separated one.

As we reflect on the incredible order and design of God’s universe, we marvel once again at the idea that He loved us so much that Jesus Christ came to provide our salvation. In the darkness of our world, we may feel overwhelmed. With all of the sin and degradation we may feel there is no hope. It may be a setting sun, but when the stars begin to appear in the sky, it is – - “God’s Twilight Zone!”

Blessings dear hearts. Walk with God today, trust Him completely, and be a blessing.

- - - Pastor Cecil