In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. God saw that the light was good, and he separated the light from the darkness. God called the light “day,” and the darkness he called “night.” And there was evening, and there was morning—the first day. ~Genesis 1:1-5
Stunning blue skies and the bright, warm sunshine welcomed me as I headed out my front door. As I tackled the hilly path toward the road I would follow, I was captivated by all that was going on around me.
Creaking tree trunks swaying in the gentle breeze...
Acorns plummeting to the ground and bouncing off driveways...
Distinct bird songs to greet me as I rounded the corner...
Colorful plants and flowers stretching for the sunlight...
Grasshoppers leaping across my shoes...
Then God said, “I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food. And to all the beasts of the earth and all the birds in the sky and all the creatures that move along the ground—everything that has the breath of life in it—I give every green plant for food.” And it was so. God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. ~Genesis 1:29-31
Being able to enjoy all these things this morning had me feeling truly grateful. Not only for the fresh air and cool fall temperatures, but for the amazing way my Lord blessed me. God is purposeful and organized. He cares about the details, both in His creation of nature and of His children. I hope as you experience the changes that come with the fall, you will refelct for a moment on all that God has created for you to enjoy. It is truly incredible!
