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I went to the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens recently and had a wonderful time. I probably saw several dozen species of animals and plants. I stood in amazement at the variety and the uniqueness of each.
This got me to thinking, and so I did a quick Google search. According to Science.org there are between 1.2 and 2 million known species upon the earth today (note: this does not count extinct species and species not yet discovered). This caused me to marvel even more at the awesome knowledge and power of God, who created it all.
God could have made a bland earth to live on with not much diversity, but instead He made a place teeming with an amazing assortment of flora and fauna – all for His glory and for our enjoyment and benefit.
Just take a look again at God’s incredible creation and stand in awe of the One who made it all! You don’t have to travel far at all – your back yard will do. If you will examine things closely, you will see incredible diversity that speaks of incredible Divinity!
Give Psalm 104 a read sometime and notice how the Psalmist marveled at God’s creation. “O LORD, how manifold are your works! In wisdom have you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures” (Psa. 104:24, ESV).
Edd Sterchi