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Wednesday, October 8, 2025
I know we can’t deny how marvelous our God is. In fact, it’s far too difficult to number all the things He has made and what He continues to provide. Take this image for example. Here we have a variety of beautiful colored gourds (a.k.a pumpkins). We see orange, white, yellow, striped, red – multiple varieties of colors, shapes and sizes. Not only do we see the differences that have been created, but we also know what time of the year these show up (at least for the Pacific Northwest). They show up in fall.
In Psalms 104, King David is describing all the many creations, (v. 24) “How many are your works, Lord! In wisdom you made them all…”. A few verses prior, David calls out how the seasons are part of those creations.
Verse 19, “He made the moon to mark the seasons, and the sun knows when to go down.”
Depending on your geographical location, you may or may not see four defined seasons throughout the year. For those in the PNW, we see all four. We know what to expect when it’s winter, spring, summer or when we get to the fall season. This time of year brings those amazing fall colors – both in the pumpkins, as well as in the trees with their fall leaves.
Not only does God give us the necessities of life, but He provides those things that bring us joy as well. Thank you, God, for all your incredible gifts, including all the colors you provide throughout the entire year.