I just finished identifying trees for a project my daughter Anna has for science class. We now know there are four different types of maple trees within a couple hundred yards of our house. There are Silver Maples by Mrs. Carter's, a Red Maple at the park, Norway Maples dying in the grove and a Sugar Maple into which I'd love to pound a tap for syrup! There are many more varieties of these wonderful trees in New Jersey, but these were enough to get me thinking about our Creator.
The Bible says, "For by [Jesus] all things were created; things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him." (NIV)
We, like the maples, are all God's creation. We have worth and dignity because we were made by him. So think about this the next time someone puts you down. Kids in school can be cruel, but their mocking tones are thinly veiled cries of insecurity. Have you ever looked in the mirror and wondered why you can't look more glamorous or hide new wrinkles? Do you know that you are beautiful in God's eyes?
Men thrive on productivity and affirmation. We tend to buy the lie that our worth is bound to our successes and failures. God doesn't think so. He created you and he loves his creation.
So, next time you look at a maple leaf (or anything wonderful that catches your eye in nature) remember your Creator (Ecc. 12:1) and be encouraged. If he cares enough to make so many varieties you can be sure he cares about you!
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