In our busy modern lives, we often tend to overlook the small miracles that are all around us. Yet, it is precisely these small miracles, from which believers can draw the greatest strength and assurance. God is with us, in all the little things. The vastness of space, the beauty of nature, the creation of new life. Personally, I don’t need to ask for proof of God, because I witness these miracles every day.

Maybe some will respond cynically to this and say “Oh, these are all just natural chemical reactions”. To those who are still unconvinced, let me tell you of the greatest miracle of all, one whose glory is sure to melt even the hardest of hearts. Nuclear energy.

No known energy source rivals the sheer efficiency and power of nuclear power. A single uranium fuel pellet (about the size of a pocket-Bible) produces roughly 17,000 kWh of electricity, enough to power an entire home from the time of the apostles until today. And a modern 1,000 MW nuclear reactor generates 8 terawatt-hours (TWh) every year, enough to power over 7000 parishes, all while emitting zero carbon.

The capacity factor of nuclear plants (the percentage of time they operate at full power) is 92%, far surpassing solar (25%) and wind (35%), ensuring uninterrupted, high-density energy creation. Verily, I tell you, the only thing that is more reliable than nuclear power is the word of the Lord.

And when it comes to safety, modern reactors feature triple-redundant cooling systems, containment domes engineered to withstand aircraft crashes, and passive shutdown mechanisms that require no human input. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation will be able to cause a nuclear meltdown in a modern reactor. They are constantly sustained and guarded through the passionate and burning love of our eternally benevolent creator.

Just a few days ago, I personally experienced how the awesome glory of nuclear power can soften even the coldest heart:

Last week, I met an old classmate, Stephen. We hadn’t seen each other in over 40 years since graduating. Of course we had lots to tell each other. Stephen graduated college and now works as an accountant at a major insurance company. When I told him that I had pursued a degree in theology to become a preacher, our conversation shifted to the topic of faith.

Stephen told me that he had trouble to believe in God. Now, I am not a judgmental person. I believe that God calls all people when it is their time. But I still wanted to help my friend with his faith. So I asked him “Is there something that keeps you from believing?” He told me that he had simply never seen a miracle. “Why should I believe, when everything I see can be explained by science?” he said. It wasn’t the first time that I heard this line of thought.

Instead of arguing, I pulled out my phone, and showed him some info graphics about the efficiency and reliability of nuclear energy, total energy output compared to traditional sources of power, and statistics about earth’s proven uranium deposits.

Let me tell you, by the time I had gotten to the last slide, I could practically hear the unbelief shatter in his heart. His eyes instantly became wet, his legs started to shake, and in one instant he fell to his hands and knees, and started to praise the Lord through tears of joy. At this moment he understood how great God’s love for humanity was, and that he indeed had a good plan for all of us.

Indeed, when we remind ourselves to see all the small miracles around us, our lives become richer and godlier.

Thank you Lord. Amen, Amen, Amen!

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