Extravagant Beauty

I am so thankful for the intricate and extravagent beauty of the world we live in.  Each day I find myself being more and more amazed by the incredible complexity and connectivity of this world we live in.  In my Master Gardener class last night, I learned that there are 900 pounds of earthworms in just an acre of land.  That is incredible!  Our teacher made the comment that dirt is essentially living.  This comment was in reference to growing a vegetable garden and the many different types of organisms in the soil that all work together to help the plant grow and flourish.

An excerpt from Beautiful Outlaw articulates this so well saying

Imagine walking through a rain forest. Diving over a coral reef. Simply look through a microscope at a drop of pond water. Creation is pulsing with life. It is the life of Jesus, given generously for the life of all things. He is called “the author of life.” This is the life he offers us; this is the extravagance with which he offers it. Jesus doesn’t only give his life for mankind, he also gives his life to mankind. It is showered upon us daily like manna. 

Our God is so incredible!  He has lavished so much beauty upon us.  I look forward to the day of the new earth in glory.  There are so many wonderful things in this world and yet just think about how wonderful this earth will be when it is restored to it's pre-fall glory.  As spring is beginning to start, thank God for the many incredible sights and smells He will bring during the transformation from the death of winter to the new life of spring.


“Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created.” Revelation 4:11 

Blessings,

Greg

My wife and I feel an intense calling on our lives for missions and full-time ministry.  We have created a fundraiser to help us overcome one hurtle to us being able to go to the mission field.  I pray that you will take a moment and check out this link.  I thank you for your consideration and ask that you seek the Lord's guidance in considering contributing to this fundraiser.  Thank you.

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