"The earth is the Lord’s, and all its fullness,the world and those who dwell therein."Psalm 24:1
If you ever feel anxious about the end of the world and what will happen to our planet, don't worry. It's under control. It's all in God's hands. God created it. He set the ocean's boundaries and laid out the whole plan for everything. It's all His. God started it all and retains the Creator/Owner's rights until His purposes are fulfilled. He has a plan.
You are part of the plan. God's children are privileged to be caretakers of an unparalleled earth. Whether we vandalize it or utilize it, determines the kind of environment we live in.
As a caretaker of God's creation, each of us are accountable to our Maker. That should not intimidate you or me, for our Creator is our Savior. He has an eternal plan to save you for heaven and for earth. All the resources and potential of our world belong to the Lord. Do we waste or save our resources?
Remember our Creator is also a Savior. Such revelation should ease your worries and strengthen your faith. He who created you and sent a Savior to save you, is the One who watches over this earth and all that fills it, including all of us. Things seen and unseen are from the beginning God's idea; His design and delight.
JUST THINK! Be amazed, filled with wonder! True enough, heaven is your home, but so is earth, even a cursed earth. If this is a new revelation of redemptive servanthood, may it inspire you to be more creative in how you use your gifts and opportunities to save the world.
PRAYER: Creator God, "The earth is the Lord’s, and all its fullness, the world and those who dwell therein." May I not waste or empty your generous fullness. Make me a better steward of all Your gifts. Forgive me when I neglect to care for your creation. Help me to accept my part in your plan. Show me how to use every talent, creative gift or privilege to save the earth you made and those who dwell in it. In Jesus name, Amen