Seasons of Creation
‘As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat,
summer and winter, day and night will never cease.’
Genesis 8:22
When we walk, or work in the garden or take a trip,
we usually see something which delights us in the created world.
The variety of animal life, the beauty of the plants, the majesty of the mountains and the sky.
When you know that there is one Creator who has made the world and sustains it every day, we thank him in joy.
It all testifies to his power and his love for beauty and variety.
It testifies to his provision for us in the creation, and hence his love for us.
Of course, the tragedy is that human beings have despoiled the world
and it groans with longing for God to set things right.
The wonder of the gospel is the promise that the return of Jesus will usher
in a new heaven and new earth in which righteousness will reign.
Question for thought: Do I constantly thank God for his creation?
Almighty God, we pray for the dioceses of Mable, Namirembe, Sebel and Soroti in Uganda.
We thank you for their commitment to you and pray that your Spirit will continue
to uphold them and guide them in all they do to your honour and glory. Amen