“God saw
all that He had made and behold, it was very good.” The simplicity and beauty
of this verse strikes a chord with me. I feel the challenge that the Lord is
placing before me: What are the very good blessings God has given me? So for the month of January, I seek to notice
and ponder and give thanks for these provisions.
In
Genesis, Chapter One, we read that on day one, God created light which was
separate from the darkness, thus forming the first day. This makes me think of the sun, one of God’s
creations that is ‘very good’. I begin
to ponder of all the good things that come about as a result of the sun’s
warming, healing and brightening qualities.
It causes grass and vegetables and beautiful flowers to grow. The sun kissed plant life nourishes animals
that in turn nourish us. When we get the
proper amounts of exposure to sunlight, we feel better, sleep deeper and heal
quicker from injury and illness. We are
happier, more optimistic and more creative when the sun shines through our
windows or on our faces. When the sun is gone from the sky for night time, its
brilliance is reflected off the moon.
The effects of the sun are still blessing us, as it makes us rest easier
and sleep deeply.
The
tangible and physical benefits of the sun certainly substantiate God’s assessment
that this light is very good. But also,
there are the spiritual implications of the word light to consider. Jesus is the Light of the World, illuminating
the deceptions of sin, Satan and the world.
His light shows us the way to God’s path for our life thus bringing
about a fulfilled heart. God’s word is a
Lamp unto my feet and a Light unto my path. The wisdom and truth of God’s word
stills our anxieties, calms our fears and gives us hope and encouragement in a
way that nothing else can deliver.
Christians are designated as the light here on earth illuminating the
lost to God’s saving grace. How wonderful it is that the beautiful, brilliant
sunshine can bring all of these spiritual truths to mind!
So what
else is good in my life? No, not just good, but ‘very good’. I look around the
room and I see a cozy blanket warming my feet with a precious little black dog
curled up next to me. I see a basket full of laundry, clean and warm clothes in
colors and fabrics that please me. I see
my empty coffee cup and breakfast plate on the coffee table, evidence of
consumed dark rich coffee and an egg sausage casserole. Again both are provisions that not only meet
my need but please my palate.
Because
all that God does and commands is “very good”, as I think on these blessings
and seek to add more to the list, my heart sings in gratefulness, there’s a
smile on my face and happiness in my soul.
Does He not command us to dwell on the things that are “worthy of
praise”? When I give praise to God for what He has done, I am the one blessed!
As the
laundry is begging to be folded and the dishes are waiting to be washed, the
sun is shining through the windows brightening and warming the day. And it is all very good.
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