The natural world around us serves as a constant reminder of the greatness and beauty of God's creation. A divine painter arranged the complete cosmos so trees join flowers with mountains and rivers to create an artistically impressive life depiction. God's garden presents itself to our reflection where we discover specific patterns and purposes which exist in every natural
The beauty of God's work is a great testimony of His goodness and love. In Eden, when He planted seeds of existence, He designed an environment of unmatchable beauty. The first lady, Eve, opened her eyes in a paradise of unmatchable beauty, a sinless paradise in which nature flourished in perfect harmony. This beauty was not for enjoyment, however, but a tool for humans to praise and identify with the Creator.
The imagery of God's garden of spiritual growth is a rich, frequent symbol in Christianity, in which believers themselves are God's seeds, being invited to sow and cultivate spiritual seeds in abundance and in hope. The metaphor reminds us of the need for cultivating growth in a spiritual direction in our own lives, as well as of the edge of human power in accomplishing it. Just as a gardener tends his crops in a careful, conscientious way, Christians must take care of themselves and of others in a similar, careful and conscientious way. Yet, as in a God’s Garden, there is ever a risk and an uncertainty..
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