The Great Confectioner of Nature's Candy

I am marveling at

The Great Confectioner

Cherry tomatoes. A delicious late summer treat. Fresh, sweet, so good to eat! Like candy! Nature's candy:)

Have you ever studied a fruit tray?

Probably not. What is there to study, right? Just dig in to the fresh, wholesome, sweet deliciousness!

But next time you have a chance, let the beauty of the bright variable colors, the various delectable flavors and the multiple textures delight you!

I remember being on a church work team. In the kitchen. Every morning we prepared large fruit trays laden with a variety of tasty, healthy, fresh produce. And I remember thinking about our Creator! He created fruit for us to enjoy! The colors and flavors, oh so pleasing!

Vegetable trays. They too are worthy of praising God!

Fields of flowers. Colorful, varied, intricate, lovely. Thank you loving Creator!

Oh the ways of our Creator

From the magnificent beauty of a grand mountain range, to the intricate shape and flavor of a strawberry.

From the serenity of a clear blue lake to the crashing of the mighty ocean.

From the deep blue skies to the "amber waves of grain"

From the rolling hills of KS to the flat plains of IL.

From the colorful, playful fish to the dignified soaring Eagle.

On and on we could go, recounting the vast beauty and individualistic touch of our God's awesome Creation.

Created for us. To behold and enjoy.

Thank you Jesus for caring for us so beautifully and completely!

You make our life sweet in so many ways. You are the mighty Creator. The Great Confectioner of Nature's candy!

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