Monday; January 29
Why did God create the such beautiful flowers and amazing wildlife? I think it is easy to understand why God created mankind, but when it comes to things like birds and flowers, why did He invest His creative energy in them? Sure, a case might be made for them being sustenance for humans, but even that answer begs the question, “Why did He create such beautiful plants and such eye-catching animals?”. If sustenance were the issue, a bland green plant and an ugly bird would serve the purpose just fine. I don’t profess to know the wisdom of God, but one answer might be to remind us of His Awesome Power. Let me see if I can explain. When we see a beautiful rose or an amazing orchid, it gets our attention doesn’t it! When we see the flash of a blue jay, the intense red of a cardinal or the regal coloring of a pheasant it has the ability to stop us in our tacks. We see things that are appealing to us. When we notice these creations it can serve as a reminder of