Which other scriptures emphasize God's care for creation like Joel 2:22? Joel 2:22—A Snapshot of Divine Tenderness “Do not fear, O beasts of the field, for the pastures of the wilderness turn green, the tree bears its fruit; the fig tree and the vine yield their finest.” (Joel 2:22) Scriptures That Echo Joel’s Theme “Then God said, ‘Behold, I have given you every seed-bearing plant on the face of all the earth and every tree whose fruit contains seed. They will be yours for food. And to every beast of the earth and every bird of the air and every creature that crawls upon the earth—everything that has the breath of life in it—I have given every green plant for food.’ And it was so.” “Your righteousness is like the highest mountains; Your judgments like the deepest sea. You preserve man and beast, O LORD.” “For every beast of the forest is Mine—the cattle on a thousand hills. I know every bird of the mountains, and the creatures of the field are Mine.” • Psalm 104:10-15, 27-28 “He sends forth springs in the valleys; they flow between the mountains. They give drink to every beast of the field… He makes the grass grow for the livestock and provides crops for man to cultivate… The eyes of all look to You, and You give them their food in due season. You open Your hand, and they are filled with good.” “The eyes of all look to You, and You give them their food in due season. You open Your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing.” “Then I will send rain on your land in its season… And I will provide grass in the fields for your livestock, and you will eat and be satisfied.” “Who provides food for the raven when its young cry out to God and wander about for lack of food?” “Look at the birds of the air: They do not sow or reap or gather into barns—yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?” “Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap; they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than the birds!” “Yet He has not left Himself without testimony to His goodness: He gives you rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, filling your hearts with food and gladness.” “The creation waits in eager expectation for the revelation of the sons of God… in hope that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God.” “For in Him all things were created… all things have been created through Him and for Him. He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.” Themes to Notice • Provision: God sustains plants, animals, and people alike (Genesis 1; Psalm 104). • Ownership: Every creature belongs to Him (Psalm 50). • Preservation: He actively protects and maintains life (Psalm 36; Job 38). • Restoration: Creation’s future redemption is secured (Romans 8). • Christ-centered Care: All things hold together in Jesus (Colossians 1). Living in the Light of These Truths • Rest in the certainty that the Creator continually provides for every living thing, including you. • Steward creation faithfully, reflecting the Lord’s own loving oversight. • Praise God for both daily provisions and the promised future renewal of all creation. |
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