Because He Cares

Green Adventures: a series in which we invite you into the adventures from our journey.

There are a variety of reasons to care for creation. Here are a few more popular ones:

We care for creation because of its instrumental value. I care for it so that I can continue to use it and benefit from it (food, resources, etc).

We care for creation because we are commanded to. I care for the earth because God called me to steward it.

We care for creation because by doing so we can love our neighbor. I care for the earth in order to help others, including future generations.

Of course, there are many other reasons. One that I have been learning more about lately is this:

We care for creation because God cares for it. As His follower, His cares and concerns should be my cares and concerns.

If God feels that creatures and creation were created good, that it is worth His effort to care for even the sparrows, and that it is important to reconcile all things, then perhaps I should follow Him in this.

I have often been called to follow our Lord, but it is only more recently that I am beginning to intentionally extend this idea to creation care. Perhaps I did this unintentionally before. Lately, I am seeing a plant not just as a plant for decoration or food, but as a creation of my Lord to be cared for. I am seeing the ant, not just as a nuisance, but as a creature of my Lord to be admired.

I find it easy to go through life without recognizing God’s creation for what it is. Trees, plants, flowers, birds, pets, and bugs abound. They are all around. Recently, however, I am seeing them more and more for what they really are – God’s creations. These are not just scenery, items in the background. No, they are incredible creations that praise God’s name.

I hope I can see this more and more. And I hope you can as well.

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