Trees

We take trees for granted, but did they just happen by a stroke of luck, or were they designed by an intelligent mind? Firstly, where did the tree come from? A seed, of course, which begs the question, where did the seed come from? The obvious answer is “a tree, of course”? Trees are special and are necessary for our survival; we are dependent on all types of vegetation but mostly trees as they store carbon dioxide and respire oxygen into the atmosphere. That doesn’t look like an accident but rather a design. 

In order for trees to grow, their roots absorb moisture; minerals etc. from the soil and take it up to their leaves which could be 105 meters from the ground. Pacific coast redwoods (Sequoias) in California exceed that height whilst Australian Mountain Ash exceeds 90 meters. The one in the center of the photo is in the Styx Valley in S.W. Tasmania and is believed to be the tallest hardwood in the world.

Any engineer would tell you that it takes a very well designed water pump to lift water that high, and uses considerable energy but, because of their design, it is no hassle for the tree. Is that a clever design or an accident? What do you reckon? 

We could write pages on the wonderful product called “wood” too. Where would we be without it? Well for starters The “Endeavour” would never have sailed to Australia, there would be no coal, and our houses wouldn’t be complete. Is it an accident of chance do you think, or is the Bible true when it says that trees were produced by God’s design?

Jesus said “I came that you might have life and have it more abundantly”. He wants the best for us, and knows that the best can only be attained by following His instructions for living.

It’s a win win situation for us, just as obeying the road rules makes for happier and safer driving for everyone; but to obey Him, we must first believe He exists. I hope I have helped someone to do just that.

Best wishes, Tom.