Perhaps nothing is as impossible as we think it is.
In a Daily Mail report, scientists recently made a discovery they never expected: forms of life beneath the frozen terrain of the Arctic. As the report noted, the microorganisms uncovered by researchers at the University of Copenhagen are not visible to the naked eye. Still, they are surviving on “dissolved organic matter in the cold water.”
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These small organisms have been dubbed “non-cyanobacterial diazotrophs.” These small creatures need nitrogen to live, which is not commonly found in the Arctic Ocean.
“We have discovered an important phenomenon beneath the Arctic Sea ice that was previously thought impossible,” the researchers said in a statement. “This phenomenon could have implications for the food chain and the carbon budget in the cold north.”
In the end times, the Bible warns of unprecedented events, signs and wonders that will defy human expectation—but for the believer, these are not to cause fear, but awe at God’s sovereignty and the unfolding of His plan (Luke 21:25–28).
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As we observe these hidden forms of life flourishing beneath the frozen, seemingly lifeless depths, it serves as a prophetic reminder that God’s hand is at work even where the world sees only desolation. Just as these microorganisms quietly sustain life in the harshest environment, God is quietly orchestrating revival, protection and supernatural provision in the most unlikely places and times.
Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment.
