October 14
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GENESIS 1
11 And God said, “Let the earth sprout vegetation, plants yielding seed, and fruit trees bearing fruit in which is their seed, each according to its kind, on the earth.” And it was so. 12 The earth brought forth vegetation, plants yielding seed according to their own kinds, and trees bearing fruit in which is their seed, each according to its kind. And God saw that it was good. 13 And there was evening and there was morning, the third day.
– Genesis 1:11-13
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GENESIS 1 CREATION OF PLANTS, FOLIAGE & TREES
A poem inspired by these verses by ILMA
On the third day, the Lord God painted the earth with foliage
All kinds of plants and trees decorated the land which he made
Why would he add the foliage to the dry land?
Was there a purpose for him to place them on earth?
God made the sprouting vegetation in preparation for man
It was to provide for their sustenance as they live on the land
What an ingenious plan to have some trees to bear fruit to be eaten
It was something that will give nourishment and delight to mankind.
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On the third day, we see Moses’ account of the creation of the seas and the skies and vegetation and fruit bearing trees. He must have been thinking of mankind when he made plants, foliage and trees. We now know that foliage, plants and trees all have a function in our lives. Without foliage, we will have less oxygen and no shade or shelter. The trees help protect us from the harsh weather conditions as well so we don’t get flooding. They provide much fruits that we can also have nourishment. These trees can also provide for making shelter where we can be protected from the weather. A lot of times, we forget that these essentials are there as God’s way of providing for our needs.
Just reflect on what happens when you walk through the woods or the garden. You can get refreshed and be re-energized. Even your mind gets reset and feel rested and fresh again. A walk amidst plants, flowers and trees makes a difference in the busy lives we live.
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REFLECTION
• What benefits do you get from the third day of creation that you can be thankful for? Why should we have a regular time to surround ourselves with foliage?