Thoughtful in The Dark
My interest in writing dates back to my middle school years. I recall filling entire notebooks with information. Among the material I wrote are stories, points of view, anecdotes, and personal experiences that have shaped my life and continue to do so. Later, and during my college years, I decided to publish the material as a blog. As a result of accumulating a large following as well as positive feedback and petitions, I ventured into the world of podcasting. I transformed my written content into an audio experience for each episode. It is here that you have found me, and I will remain there so long as you find my work interesting. It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to my creative realm and into the depths of my unpredictable thoughts. Hope you enjoy! — Ralph
Thoughtful in The Dark
GIGANTOPIS-NEPTUNUS - A Matter of Faith
What if the mysteries of the deep sea could reveal profound spiritual truths? Join us on an awe-inspiring adventure aboard the USS Neptune, the most sophisticated submarine in existence, as we uncover the enigmatic depths of the Mariana Trench. Explore the astonishing discovery of Gigantopus Neptunus, a gentle leviathan of the abyss. This episode takes you beyond the physical exploration of the ocean, inviting you to ponder the greater questions of life, faith, and the unknown entities that might be worshipping God in the uncharted territories of our world. — Ralph
MUSIC by: Julius H. - ArctSound
In the year 2024, the world's most advanced submarine, the USS Neptune, embarked on a mission to explore the uncharted depths of the Mariana Trench. The crew, a mix of seasoned sailors and eager scientists, were united by a common goal to uncover the mysteries of the deep sea. As the Neptune descended into the abyss, the darkness enveloped them. The only light came from the submarine's powerful floodlights, illuminating the alien landscape and casting long, eerie shadows. The crew watched in awe as strange and wonderful creatures flitted past their windows, their tiny bodies glowing in the darkness. Days turned into weeks as they ventured deeper. Then, incoming, incoming, incoming, the sorter picked up something unusual A massive object, larger than any known sea creature, was moving towards them. The crew watched in stunned silence as the creature emerged from the darkness. I can't shake it. I can't shake it. I can't shake it. Cover me, I'm taking damage. Cover me, I'm taking damage, cover me, I'm taking damage. Like anything they had seen. Its body was covered in thick armored scales that shimmered under the submarine's lights. Its eyes, as large as dinner plates, glowed a material blue Tentacles each. As long as the submarine itself undulated gently in the water, the scientists were ecstatic. They had discovered a new species, a Leviathan of the deep. They named it Gigantopus Neptunus in honor of their vessel. Despite its size, the creature was gentle. It seemed to be as curious about the Neptune as they were about it. It circled the submarine its enormous eyes studying them gently. The crew tried to attach a tracking device to one of its tentacles, hoping to learn more about this magnificent creature, but the effort was to no avail.
Speaker 1:The encounter with the gigantopus Neptunus was the highlight of their mission. The crew returned to the surface with tales of the adventure and invaluable data for the scientific community. The discovery sparked renewed interest in deep sea exploration, reminded humanity of the wonders that lie in the depths, of the wonders that lie in the depths of the ocean. But some years after that, the captain of the USS Neptune, dr Blair, experimented a new life with his newfound faith. He had been a devoted Christian with many years of membership at his local church. One April morning, right before breakfast, dr Blair had a prayer and proceeded to read and learn from his usual daily devotional. The verse from that morning's lesson was Revelation, chapter 5, verse 13,.
Speaker 2:That says Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth, and under the earth and on the sea, and all that is in them saying To him who sits on the throne and to the sea, and all that is in them saying to him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be grace and honor and glory and power For Amber and Everett.
Speaker 1:Dr Blair, or Jack as that was his name, had read the verse before. Previous studies of the Bible had covered it and was used for many personal and group brethren lessons. But this morning a different kind of light was shed upon Jack's reason, and it was the fact that the verse mentions every creature, to include those under the earth and of the sea. He immediately thought of the gigantopus Neptunus. What if, just what, if there were creatures under the earth or at the depths of the Gigantopus Neptunus? What if, just what, if there were creatures under the earth or at the depths of the sea with the capacity to praise the Lord just like we do? Certainly, this verse would mean that the act of praising our Creator truly has no boundaries and that it covers every angle or depth in this world. But what if it also meant that there are indeed unknown creatures to us that have the capacity to praise him as well?
Speaker 1:Jack's imagination went wild. He thought of the Leviathan Moon and his crew, discovered many years ago during their mission in the deepest ocean here on earth. What if those sounds that the creature was making were indeed praises to its creator? What if he was casting blessings upon them instead of trying to intimidate them with fear.
Speaker 1:There are many secrets that have not and may not even be revealed to us all. God alone has the reason for that to be, hey, and I do not question him for that whatsoever but that leaves a massive window of opportunity for us to meditate as to how little we know about life and this world. For sure, jack thought of recent news of UFOs, where witnesses saw them disappearing as they plunged into the ocean. Could they be part of these deep sea creatures that are mentioned in this verse? Who knows? I don't have the answer to that question, obviously, but of one thing I am sure of Our God is a God of mysteries and wonders. We will never be able to understand His nature, and if there are new creatures and animal species that are being discovered on a constant basis around the world, then who are we to dismiss the possibility of living creatures with the capacity to trace Him under the deep earth, if you think of it?
Speaker 1:this is not too far-fetched when you get to see the skeleton remains of a megalodon a species believed to have been imaginary or even life footage of a never-before-seen giant squid gliding in the depths of the ocean in front of a deep sea camera. Oh man, we know so little. I leave this for you to meditate upon and to even discuss it with God personally on your own.
Speaker 1:Who knows, you may be the recipient of new revelations and wisdom that could make even more sense and get us closer to Him In the meantime, just because of the greatness of who he is, we should all agree with Psalms 150, verse 6, where it says Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. His magnificence and mysteries are all but worthy. Oh man, be blessed my dear brothers and sisters. Till the next episode Go Madden Bye.