In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not anything made that was made”. “And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth” (John 1: 1-3; 14).
People who have studied physics and chemistry know that the universe is governed by physical laws. These laws are mathematical in nature and can be stated in mathematical formulas. The laws of physics and chemistry were not created by human beings. They existed long before human beings discovered them. These laws are so consistent and reliable that they are called “the constants of physics.”
As scientists gain more knowledge about the constants of physics, they are amazed by the minute precision with which the universe has been fashioned. All the physical forces work together to provide exactly the right conditions for life. Physicists talk about the “incredible fine-tuning” in the universe. They say that “life is balanced on a razor’s edge.” If just one of the laws of physics were to be changed even a tiny bit, life on earth would be impossible. No wonder so many physicists have changed their minds about evolution during the past thirty years. They see evidence that the universe has been carefully crafted for our benefit. They see concrete data that point to an intelligent designer.
Michael Faraday (1791-1867)
Michael Faraday “is ranked as one of the most brilliant experimentalists science has ever known” (Sewell 1949, 146). Each time you ride in an automobile or switch on your lights, you owe him a debt. He made the first electric motor, the first dynamo, and the first transformer. He discovered benzol, the basis of aniline dyes, and he was the first to detect the phenomenon known as polarization of light, which established a connection between light and electricity. For more than a half-century, he did astounding work in the fields of chemistry and electricity at the Royal Institution in London. He authored 158 scientific papers listed in the catalog of the Royal Society.
Faraday’s religious convictions were widely known. An agnostic associate said of him:
I think that a good deal of Faraday’s week-day strength and persistency might be referred to his Sunday Exercises. He drinks from a fount on Sunday which refreshes his soul for a week.
A biographer notes that Faraday’s sense of the “unity of the universe derived from the unity and benevolence of its Creator” was the motivating factor in his scientific drive. He devoutly believed that God was the maker and sustainer of all things (Williams 1981, 527). Another writer notes: “Like Pasteur, Faraday was inspired in his scientific work by his simple but steadfast belief in the will of God” (Wright 1981, 385).
Devotional Application:
The Bible declares that “God did things that prove he is real. He does good things for you. He gives you rain from the sky. He gives you good harvests at the right times. He gives you plenty of food, and he fills your hearts with joy” (Acts 14:17, Easy-to-Read Version).
“The Lord is God. He made the skies. He created the earth. He made it firm and stable! The Lord did not create it to be empty. He created it to be lived on! The Lord said, “I am the Lord. There is no other God’ (Isaiah 45:18 Easy-to-Read Version). Do you believe in God? He believes in you and desires a personal relationship with you now and throughout eternity in Christ Jesus. If you’re interested in learning how please contact us. We are glad to share the word of God with you.
