Today we're going to be talking about entropy, a natural rule that governs the universe. We'll be discussing how it affects everything from natural systems to man-made structures, and how it relates to the spiritual dimension of creation.
Entropy is the breakdown of order in natural systems over time, which means that everything tends towards chaos and disorder. However, to counterbalance this tendency, energy from outside the system must be introduced to restore order.
Nature was formed as a stable form of order sustained by the energy introduced by the sun. The sunlight is considered as an external source of energy that constantly allows nature to function as it does, hence sustaining natural balance.
Man, reflecting God's image, has the potential to create. Man, for example, can create houses, but unlike natural systems that are sustained by solar energy, the maintenance of man-made structures is entirely dependent on man. The energy sources for man can take several forms, including sunlight, food, water, etcetera.
Apart from the physical dimensions of God's creation, there is also a spiritual dimension that is likewise a part of God's creation. In the Garden of Eden, the spiritual and physical dimensions were once linked. As the first humans, Adam and Eve walked with God every day, allowing them to perceive the spiritual world through their senses.
Nonetheless, the spiritual dimension exists, albeit invisibly to people through their senses. To keep the spiritual dimension alive, an external source of energy is required; otherwise, it will succumb to entropy driven through the decay of Satan.
God made people rulers over all of creation, giving them the authority to make and carry out decisions. Humans' disobedience to God by eating the forbidden fruit did not invalidate this right.
Satan is especially interested in humans because if he can dominate them, he can control the rest of God's creation. As a result, he attempts to influence mankind in order to infuse his own energy into the spiritual level of creation. This emphasises the importance of humanity in maintaining the spiritual part of God's creation.
This leads us to the subject of prayer. Prayer gives God permission to work through us. We can communicate with God through prayer and relinquish the authority given upon us in the Garden of Eden to govern over His creations. God can then utilise our authority to repair His creation. That is why prayer is essential.
If this is true, how will it manifest in our world? In my opinion, we may see the manifestation of this reality in countries that follow God's will. People's standard of living tends to rise throughout time. The same is true in the United States and other Western societies.
However, this advancement inevitably leads to the next step of the spiritual cycle, where man believes that his advancement is the result of his own efforts and that he can exist without God. When there is a gap in the human soul, Satan will enter and fill it with his cravings. This can be seen in the world's issues, such as the emergence of false deity worship, child sacrifice in the form of abortion, and gender confusion.
To summarise, entropy is a fundamental law that governs the universe, forcing all natural systems to decay. However, God created nature with a stable type of order that is supported by the sun's energy, resulting in natural world equilibrium. Man, being God's image, has the ability to create, but he must sustain his creations by bringing energy into the system. Furthermore, there is a spiritual dimension to creation that necessitates an external source of energy to keep entropy at bay. Prayer is one way for God to act through us to heal His creation. To avoid falling to entropy, it is critical to stay connected to God and seek His counsel.