Psalm 24:1 teaches us that “The earth is the LORD’s and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.” At the end of the creation story, God looks over everything and declares that it is good. An appreciation for the sophisticated intricacies of our planet’s ecosystems can stir up worship in our hearts and teach us many things about God.
God’s vision for this planet is that of abundance. Genesis 1 describes a scene where biodiversity flourishes as God declares “let the earth put forth vegetation,” and “let the earth bring forth living creatures of every kind.” This vision of abundance is reflected in Christ’s declaration that He has come so we may have “life and life abundantly.”