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![]() Looks like this old Chevrolet pickup we passed sitting out in a field here in Lancaster County needs a pick up! "A Lesson From Seed-Bearing Plants" Message summary: Creation - Of course it's a miracle, wrought by a miracle working, supernatural God! "By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible" (Hebrews 11:3). ![]() "Then God said, 'Let the land produce vegetation: seed-bearing plants and trees on the land that bear fruit with seed in it, according to their various kinds.' And it was so. The land produced vegetation: plants bearing seed according to their kinds and trees bearing fruit with seed in it according to their kinds. And God saw that it was good. And there was evening, and there was morning—the third day" (Genesis 1:11-13). ![]() ![]() For millions of Americans, weary of long winters, nothing signals spring like the arrival of their annual Burpee Catalog in the mailbox. Many of you have planted Burpee seeds in your own gardens over the years as have we. W. Atlas Burpee was also one of the founders of "The Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission" in Philadelphia, PA. It was established to provide breakfast and Christian influence on Sunday mornings before church. It's still operating today as a city rescue mission and I appreciate a clear mention of the only Saviour in their mission statement, "Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission, a non-profit organization, exists to minister in the name of Jesus Christ to the physical and spiritual needs of homeless and disadvantaged people in the Philadelphia area." Their vision aims "to transform lives by the power of God; so that those who have been loved, rescued and trained would become those who love, rescue and train." So Atlee Burpee was not only interested in planting physical seeds but also spiritual seeds! Likewise, seeds are used both literally and spiritually in the Bible. Considering the contribution of W. Atlas Burpee and his seed business brings to mind the daily Bible text which is the first reference to seeds in the Bible. One of the common questions often considered regarding our origins is, "What came first, the chicken or the egg?" A derivative of this might be, "What came first, the plant or the seed?" Actually the Holy Scriptures answer each of these questions in the Genesis creation account. The former in Genesis 1:20ff and the latter in our daily text, "The land produced vegetation: plants bearing seed." That is, God created fully mature plants with seeds in them ready to reproduce. ![]() But according to Scripture God created life at the word of His command in a mature state. When He created the plants and animals they were mature and fully grown, ready to reproduce. At the time of creation "God blessed them and said, 'Be fruitful and increase in number'..." (Genesis 1:22, 28). In regard to plants God said, "Let the land produce vegetation: seed-bearing plants and trees on the land that bear fruit with seed in it, according to their various kinds.' And it was so." ![]() Creation - Of course it's a miracle, wrought by a miracle working, supernatural God! "By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible" (Hebrews 11:3). So next time you see a seed (probably today), believe, serve and praise the God who created all things. Be encouraged today, Stephen & Brooksyne Weber ![]() Today's
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"Creation Song" Video Fernando Ortega
"The Maker" Video Chris August "Creation Sings" Video All Sons & Daughters The Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission The mission was also founded by well-known businessmen John Wanamaker (Wanamaker’s Department Store); John B. Stetson (Stetson Hat Co.); and former Pennsylvania Gov. James Pollock. More than 250 men attended the first meeting at 11th and Wood streets, where they were served a hot cup of coffee and a roll before church. The Burpee Seed Company For the geographically curious here is the W. Atlas Burpee seed growing operation where Jesse was working. (Google map) Floundering intellectualism: As the skeptic denies the creation account he flounders in seeking to make an explanation. Finally today: Burpee is an interesting surname and there has been some speculation that it's related to the burpless cucumber which is not the case. However it does remind me of a story I heard many years ago that may or may not be true. A missionary to Africa named Bertha Belch was going to be the special missions speaker in a local church and they advertised the service in the local paper with the headline, "Come Hear Bertha Belch All The Way From Africa" ![]() Send a message to Stephen & Brooksyne To receive the "Daily Encouragement" each Monday-Friday through email see this page to subscribe to our email list. You can also subscribe to the Wordpress rss feed or through a Wordpress email subscription. (See the email subscription on the right side after opening this page.) Permissions: Please feel free to pass on, reproduce and distribute any material on Daily Encouragement Net, in part or in whole, in any format, provided that you do not alter the wording in any way or charge a fee beyond the cost of reproduction. It is our desire to spread this material, not protect or restrict it. We do request that you keep the contact, copyright and subscription information intact. Scripture references are from The Holy Bible: New International Version. © 1984 by International Bible Society; NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE®, Copyright © 1995 by The Lockman Foundation, New King James Version (NKJV) Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. and the King James Version. Personal Mission Statement: "I am created by God to bring Him glory. Through God's Son Jesus Christ I have been redeemed and make it my life's goal to please the Lord. My mission in life is to honor God through my faith and obedience and prepare myself and all whom I may influence for eternity." © Copyright 2018 Stephen C. & Brooksyne Weber - All Rights Reserved Daily Encouragement Net - 495 Kraybill Church Road - Mount Joy, PA 17552 USA |