Appreciating God’s Creation

[Soldier4Christ]

Appreciating God’s Creation

“And the LORD God planted a garden eastward in Eden; and there He put the man whom He had formed. And out of the ground made the LORD God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food” (Genesis 2:8,9).

Everything in the Garden of Eden was prepared for man’s enjoyment. His every conceivable need was filled. In the time between creation and the curse, Adam and Eve no doubt fully enjoyed the vegetation (Genesis 2:5,9,15,16), the animals (vs.19,20), the atmosphere and the weather (vs.5,6), the rivers, and the raw materials (vs.10–14), each other (vs.18,21–25), and fellowship with God (3:.

But soon they rebelled and were driven from the beautiful Garden (3:24), and ever since, mankind’s ability to enjoy creation has been shackled somewhat, for creation was distorted by sin, and the eyes of each one of us have become dull.

The second verse of the well-loved hymn, “I Am His, and He is Mine,” describes a partial reopening of the eyes of a believer upon salvation, as a love gift from our Lord. Heav’n above is softer blue, Earth around is sweeter green; Something lives in ev’ry hue Christless eyes have never seen! Birds with gladder songs o’erflow, Flowers with deeper beauties shine, Since I know, as now I know, I am His and He is mine.

In His abundant love for His children, our Lord promises to supply all our needs once again. “Why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, that even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these” (Matthew 6:28,29). Creation’s beauty waits to thrill us and instruct us. Our loving Father wills it so.

But creation will be fully restored soon, and “the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose. It shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice even with joy and singing” (Isaiah 35:1,2). He beckons us to join Him in His kingdom.

[airIam2worship]

This thread has really made me think PR.
How many times do we really think about and appreciate God's cration?

He didn't have to make the flowers smell good, but He did because God loves a good fragrance.
He didn't have to add that splash of oranges, pinks and reds in the sunset, but He did, He loves beautiful things,
He didn't have to make all fruit smell and taste different, but He did.

He didn't have to make the earth beautiful, but He did.

Great and mighty are His works.

[Brother Jerry]

AMEN

But really it is all just a random occurance with odds that defy the possiblility of winning 1 million super powerball lotteries in a row, right? 

Wonderful words brother to describe a wonderful creation.  One that every time I smell that flower I thank God not only for the flower but the nose in which to smell it.

Brother Jerry

[Soldier4Christ]

But really it is all just a random occurance with odds that defy the possiblility of winning 1 million super powerball lotteries in a row, right?

 


 

[Shammu]

At times, I think God gave us beauty to look at to see, His work.  Every where I look, I can see Gods hands, in beauty.

[airIam2worship]

Amen and even listening to the waves on the ocean (sorry DW, forgot you don't have an ocean in Az    ) and listening to the beautiful melodies of differnt birds, and the gentle breeze blowing thru the leaves on the trees. And feeling the breeze going thru your hair (provided you have hair      )

[Soldier4Christ]

I do miss the ocean waves. During down time while at sea I would go topd side and watch the sun come up or go down. It was a beautiful, awe inspiring sight. The vastness of the waters, the waves, the clear view of sky and sun that is difficult to see while on land. As big and beautiful as that is knowing that God is so much bigger and what He has in store for us will be so much more beautiful. It is beyond words.

[Brother Jerry]

Amen to that brother.

There was nothing like being at sea.  During the day looking out over the ocean and seeing nothing but blue sky and water was wonderful.  And at night hitting the weatherdecks during a darkened ship condition and a clear night was beautiful to see the stars.  I remember one night in the North Atlantic region the Northern Lights were ablaze it was simply awe inspiring.

I have a CD of ocean sounds if you would like it

Brother Jerry

[Soldier4Christ]

Thank you brother, I appreciate the offer but I have several myself including some that I made on my last tour onboard a ship.

[airIam2worship]

I have ocean, distant thunder, mountain serenity, tropical rainforest, all with beautiful background music.