Since the very beginning of the human race, we have been blessed with the ability to uncover God’s creation and take those discoveries to find practical applications to not only survive but in time thrive in this world.

We are made in His image and He has given us access to learn from those God-ordained creations.

Just as He provided the Garden of Eden, He also gave Adam and Eve the faculties to reproduce and be pleasing to their Creator.

That pretty well sums up God’s purpose of the human race. God’s initial request to Adam was to name all the animals created before His greatest creation — man and woman.

Through the centuries, humanity has continued to uncover what has been created by God, and we have applied our discoveries to innovate thousands upon thousands of inventions and improvements to this world for our comfort and pleasure.

Most scientists know better than to take credit for what many feel were man’s creativity. What we really have is God using mankind to develop products and services to create a better world.

God’s Holy Word has been provided as our instruction book for those who have come to place their trust in the Creator of the Universe.

Thousands upon thousands of discoveries exponentially occur. With those discoveries this world has become quite complex.

The human mind can no longer fathom all the advancements made in this universe. Super computers and the implementation of artificial intelligence now need to be harnessed in order to handle the ever-increasing data at our grasp.

Yet, our responsibility requires the human mind to remain in touch with the moral foundation God has provided for the greater good and sanctity of all.

Let us not lose touch with the One Who is all-powerful, all-knowing and all-present Who watches over our very existence.

If you have never read the Book of Job, I challenge you to do so. The final chapters are filled with God’s assessment of His faithful servant and will give you a greater appreciation for His awesome immutability.

He is Lord of All and we would be wise to accept His gift of salvation. That’s His desire for all humanity, but it requires your commitment to faithfully follow Him.

By the way, as you daily discover the miracles all around you, I suggest you turn to the words of Jesus found in Matthew 6:33:

“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”

Passages to Ponder

Jim Langley has been writing for more than 30 years while working as a life and health insurance agent in Santa Barbara. In recent years, his passion has turned to writing about his personal relationship with God, and his goal is to encourage others to draw near to Him as well. As a longtime member of CBMC of Santa Barbara (Christian Business Men’s Connection), he started writing Fourth Quarter Strategies columns in 2014, and he now reaches an international audience through the CBMC International devotional Monday Manna. He can be contacted at jim@fourthquarterstrategies.com for more information. The opinions expressed are his own.