It is God's handiwork on this earth that proves the very truth of His existence. Living in the mid west with four distinct seasons has awarded me the privilege of examining God's flora and observing natural patterns as the weeks and months progress. Each spring flower that pushes its way through the earth seems to say, "I have a Creator, a Designer." Entire volumes have been written on perennials, biennials, and annuals. Gardeners are told when to expect the arrival of the buds, how long the plant will bloom, and when it will fade. We study the publications with lengthy descriptions of the plant; accept the facts because careful research of growth cycles have been charted; then design our own gardens accordingly. Is it possible that the consistency of each growing plant could possibly be an accident? Doesn't all of this detail offer proof of a plan and ultimately a Planner?
Psalm 85:11,12 "Truth shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from Heaven. Yea, the Lord shall give that which is good..." The Truth of our Creator is evident as every little green stem and leaf pushes out of the moist, dark soil. The righteous God has given so much to reveal that He is!! His purpose in this lush vegetation is not only for beauty and nourishment but to teach the truth of his presence! Yet so many reject Him and His words!
"What is Truth?" asked governor Pontius Pilate as he gazed upon the bound and beaten King of Kings (John 18:38). Pilate could not, would not recognize Truth as he ironically stood before Divine Truth, the Savior, our Lord of Lords. It was in the "Hall of Judgment" (John 18:28) where truth vs falsehood were debated constantly; the absolute worst judgment in all of history was made. Truth was cast aside to appease the the voice of the mob, the will of the people, democracy demonstrated in majority rule.
Dear reader, as the fragrant breezes of spring come your way, please think of the Creator who made you. Think of the very Truth that He exists and that He has given us His dear Son easily disregarded by Pilate and delivered to the restless crowd who demanded His death. Take a moment to offer thanks for the pain that Christ endured at Calvary as He prepared the way for us to be given eternal life, designed by His Father, our Creator, our Truth.
