Learning from Mercury and Pluto

**Architecture, see footnote 3.    

Truths in the bible can also be seen in nature and even in the solar system. No one knows how far the Universe goes. Try to look at our solar system. What do you see? What do you observe?

    One of the observable phenomena is the significant distance of the two farthest planets: Mercury and Pluto.

    Mercury is always hot because it is near the sun. On the other hand, Pluto is always cold because it is far from the sun. Earth is sometimes hot or cold because it continuously rotates. The side that faces the sun becomes hot while the other side becomes cold. Some Christians are similar to the Earth. Sometimes they are hot, and sometimes they are cold. The key to staying hot is to abide near the "S-O-N".1 He is Christ Jesus. 

"Whoever says he abides in him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked."2 - 1 John 2:6

    Abiding in Christ Jesus would automatically be reflected in our lives. It will be evident in the way we live and walk around in this world. When a person shows signs of walking in the opposite way of how Jesus lived his life, it simply means that he is not abiding in him.

    If we are not abiding in Christ, we are abiding in the world by default. Abiding is not automatic. There's discipline and humility involved. Discipline yourself to open the bible and pray. The humility of the heart whenever the scripture pinpoints an area you need to surrender absolutely.

Footnotes:

1 Cunanan, Fer. Abide, Week 2. Sermon at ENCM, Mississauga, ON, February 13, 2022.

2 BibleHub. https://biblehub.com/1_john/2-6.htm (Accessed on February 19, 2022)

3 These are some collections of thoughts and reflections in my notes during the service. Not intended for formal essays, blogs, or academic writing.