Truth Treasures – March 2026 – The Light for My Path

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Reflections – Impostors of the Night Sky

“Lift up your eyes on high and see who has created these stars. The One who leads forth their host by number, He calls them all by name; because of the greatness of His vigor and the strength of His power, not one of them is missing.” Is. 40:26

I am wrapped in the penetrating chill of a clear winter’s night. The moon illuminates a blue, eerie glow across a snowy field, which is hedged by the bristled shadows of naked trees. The only movement is my beagle, Sam. His white tipped tail bobs back and forth as he sniffs every snowflake to ensure my safety and satisfy his curiosity.

I gaze up at the stars. The sky is full tonight, specks of light decorate a midnight-blue curtain. I see the faithful Big Dipper to the north, its ladle almost upside down (spring is near!). I see Orion’s Belt toward the south. I see thousands of others but can’t name them; some a faint glow, others brighter, all rooted firmly in an infinite speckled tapestry. Every star declares the glory of the God who knows it and calls it out by name each night.

Longer observation allows me to spot the impostors of the night sky. There is a blinking beacon racing through the expanse as it carries passengers across the world. Then, I notice the specks of light that seem like they’re trying too hard. Like fake sugar, they’re off. Their light is harsher, bluer, just not quite right. The impostors? Multitudes of satellites orbiting planet Earth, scattered randomly amongst the heavenly bodies.

With a quick glance most of us wouldn’t see the difference between the true stars of the night sky and the satellites, but the distinction is sometimes clear to the careful observer—and of course, always so to God, who neither numbered the satellites, nor called them out by name. The true stars are rooted, grounded in the firmament, steadfast, immovable. The impostors are transient, always moving, never firm.

Though our naked eye may not easily discern the satellites from the stars, we don’t have to. We are free to enjoy the glorious splendor of the night sky, and let it speak to us of the majesty and power of our God and King. We are free to worship the Creator of the infinite sparkling galaxies without being distracted by the impostors. Yes, they’re there, bustling about, but no, they don’t have to affect our admiration of the glory of God.

In the same way, the Bride of Christ, the true church, reflects the glorious splendor of the majesty and power of God. It is also a powerful testament to His infinite mercy and unending grace. Yet, there are impostors in the pews of churches everywhere—those who call Him Lord, Lord, but do not obey His Word, do not love Him.

Jesus left plenty of examples (i.e.: the goats (Matt. 25:31-46); bad fish (Matt. 13:47-50); tares (Matt. 13:24-30); lamps without oil (Matt. 25:1-13)) to prepare his followers for the difficulty of this strange truth. If the impostors don’t weaken the glory of God in the night sky, why do we so easily allow the impostors in the church to distract us from the glory displayed in His bride?

Let us pray for the church, love all in our midst with the love of our Saviour, and pour out immeasurable grace toward everyone as we have opportunity. And may we continue steadfast, immovable, in the things we have become convinced of. God’s glory remains majestic; let’s focus on Him.

“But evil men and impostors will proceed from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived. But you, continue in the things you learned and became convinced of, knowing from whom you learned them,” 2 Tim. 3:13-14

Reading Nook:

AudioBook:

When People Are Big and God is Small – Edward T. Welch

A Sermon:

Dangerously Comfortable Christianity – Alan Baker, on Brave-Hearted Voices

Around the Web:

How to be Conformed to the World – Tim Challies
An Unremarkable Life – GCD and Jonny Pollock
City of Joy – Prestonwood Worship. I love this upbeat, happy song of glories to come!
Why Smart People Reject God – John Piper, Desiring God (short audio for listeners, or transcript for readers) – “In a profound sense, we know God, and we don’t know God.”

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