Earth ever fertile day by day
Bring forth Your blessings on our way
O praise Him alleluia
All fruit and crops that richly grow
All trees and flowers God’s glory show
O praise Him alleluia
All Creatures of Our God and King
By: St. Francis 1225, trans. William Henry Draper 1919
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As we continue our journey through this ancient hymn ask the Holy Spirit to help you issue this call to worship. Be sure to find your place in the praise. Let’s think about this.
Growing Things
What incredible variety! There seems to be no end to the different kinds of vegetation that cover the earth, and most of them are pleasing to the eye. Yet not all are pleasing to the tongue, or even edible for that matter.
Still, there is an amazing assortment of fruit and crops that are not only edible, but absolutely delicious. Think about it. God made each of them to bring Him glory in their own unique way and when we consume them they should prompt us to do the same.
All fruit and crops that richly grow
The earth brought forth vegetation, plants yielding seed according to their own kinds, and trees bearing fruit in which is their seed, each according to its kind. And God saw that it was good. Genesis 1:12 ESV
They grow as a direct response to what God said they should do, what He spoke into existence, and it is good. And what about the crops? Which one prompts your praise above all others? Multi-colored corn on the cob for me. Simply delicious. Hallelujah!
Take a moment and consider the fruits of crops. Think of their colors, and their textures. Think of their flavors and their smells. They offer, each one of them, their unique praise to God, and give us a reason to do the same when we consume them. Make certain you do!
RESONATE!
Take a few moments to determine your favorite fruit or crop. Acknowledge it was made to bring God glory. Make this your simple prayer “Father, help me respond in worship.”
Calling All…to Worship
It is both a call to worship to the plants and a reminder that they are all called to give glory to the One who made them.What does that better than a flower? How they are adorned surpasses even the wisest of Kings.
All trees and flowers God’s glory show
Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Luke 12:27ESV
Oh, the lilies, and frankly all the flowers for that matter. What variety and beauty! They are glorious to behold, and yet their glory points to the One whose glory they represent. When was he last time you took a moment to marvel at their beauty? Consider them now.
The trees and flowers show God’s glory. They are a delight for the eyes to behold. A field of daffodils in spring or a mountainside in colored leaves in the fall evoke a sound of praise for the sight seen. They are faithful to do their job. Can the same be said of you?
RESONATE!
Take a few moments and consider the lilies. Doing so should prompt your praise. Give Jesus praise by praying a simple prayer like this, “Jesus, help me to be faithful to offer praise.“
Jesus, thank You for calling fire to praise you. Thank you for the way it aids and inspires my worship. Let me burn for You. In Jesus name. Amen.
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Podcast 52.5 Transcript
Welcome to Thursday Thoughts at Resonant 7, where we reflect on the reality of God and resolve to let it resound in our lives, repeatedly. Let’s think about this.
Earth ever fertile day by day
The earth has yielded its increase; God, our God, shall bless us. Psalm 67:6 ESV
God has made His creation to produce. Though some places on earth are the exception, in many places things simply grow. Day by day in different regions around the world the earth yields its increase, and every bit points back to the Creator who made it so.
Bring forth Your blessings on our way
And God said, “Let the earth sprout vegetation, plants yielding seed, and fruit trees bearing fruit in which is their seed, each according to its kind, on the earth.” And it was so. Genesis 1:11-12 ESV
The vegetation, seed and fruit of sprout, plant and tree are simply doing what God made them to do, grow, and in so doing, bringing forth blessings. Which is your favorite? I would have to say a peach. Nothing quite like that sweet fruit. They give glory to God.
All fruit and crops that richly grow
The earth brought forth vegetation, plants yielding seed according to their own kinds, and trees bearing fruit in which is their seed, each according to its kind. And God saw that it was good. Genesis 1:12 ESV
They grow as a direct response to what God said they should do, what He spoke into existence, and it is good. And what about the crops? Which one prompts your praise above all others? Multi-colored corn on the cob for me. Simply delicious. Hallelujah!
All trees and flowers God’s glory show
Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Luke 12:27 ESV
Oh, the lilies, and frankly all the flowers for that matter. What variety and beauty! They are glorious to behold, and yet their glory points to the One whose glory they represent. When was he last time you took a moment to marvel at their beauty? Consider them now.
Take a few moments to talk to Jesus about what has come to your mind, or listen to what He is saying to you, then I will read our text once more, with the refrain.
Earth ever fertile day by day
Bring forth Your blessings on our way
O praise Him alleluia
All fruit and crops that richly grow
All trees and flowers God’s glory show
O praise Him alleluia
Take the mindfulness of God’s presence cultivated in these last few minutes into the next ones and beyond. Until next time,
Be Resonant.
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