And God saw everything that had been made, and behold, it was very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day. (Genesis 1:31)

When a painter completes a painting, the colors, subject matter and style define characteristics of the artist. The emotions, feelings, turmoil, peace – whatever the artist has drawn on from deep within his own soul are a part of what he has created on the canvas.

The same can be said of God. What God created, God deemed as good, and the intricacies of creation are a reflection of the mind of God and how things are intended to function and work together.

Geese are a marvelous example of working together in one-ness. They fly in a V-shaped formation that creates an aerodynamic flow making it easier for the geese behind the leader. They take turns being the leader so one does not tire too much and drop out of the formation. If one goose is sick, two fly low with it until it is ready to return to a flock and if two V-formations meet, they merge into one rather than compete.

In the middle ages, the pelican was used by the church as a symbol for Christ. The mother pelican, if faced with drought and a lack of food for her young, will tear open her breast and sacrifice her life so the young can survive.

We know that the seed of wheat and other grains must die and fall into the earth before new birth happens. It is through death that the new life is formed.

God’s creation reveals the mind of God. We can learn so much about how life has been defined by God simply by watching the world around us.

Creator of everything that is, may we see You in Your world as well as in Your Word!