Creation's Beauty

 

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

I know God created these mums when I see them in fall.

Having been raised on a Nebraska farm, I always appreciated the vegetation around me whether it was for beauty or for food. I worked in the fields, gleaned corn and gathered the cattle with my horse Queenie. My mother always had a vegetable garden with multiple flowers. I can picture that garden in my thoughts. These mums that come alive in my yard each October give me the same warm feelings I had on the farm. My granddaughter studied this summer in Oxford, England. It warmed my heart when she brought home this small sign. She saw “garden” and thought of me.               

But soon they rebelled and were driven from the beautiful garden. Genesis 3:24.                                 

Creation’s beauty waits to thrill us and instruct us. Our loving Father wills it so. But creation will be fully restored soon, and 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

Prayer: I pray to God our Father today, be with those who have lost their homes and gardens in the war or the hurricanes. Thank you for the first garden of Eden and all the geraniums, hibiscus, roses, hydrangeas, daisies and other flowers I can grow in my garden. I think of you, Lord, when each of these has its season in my yard. Amen.

Sandra Hilsabeck (photos above shared by Sandra)