A guy at church once asked me if God couldn’t create the light already on its way to earth.
Of course he could. But why would he? To fool people into thinking the universe is older than it is?
“Of course he could. But why would he? To fool people into thinking the universe is older than it is?”
Certainly not. He created them to serve as signs, to show seasons, and to cast light on the earth. Most often the Bible indicates He created them for His glory - to show His handy work. And how impressive is it? Given the size of the universe, we can’t even comprehend its massiveness due to our small size.... and yet He had the power to do that? A humbling thought.
Given the reasons in the Bible, how effective would stars have been if people couldn’t see them? Would an artist hide away his painting until after his audience left?