Why the Sky Is Blue

Read: Psalm 104:16-24

Dad rowed the boat to the edge of some lily pads. It was the best place in the lake to catch fish. As Alex sat in the boat with his father, he watched his red and white bobber closely and waited for it to go down, signaling a fish had taken the bait. The calm water reflected the sky and trees along the shore. Birds were singing, and a frog hopped off a lily pad and splashed into the lake. The bobber wiggled as the ripples spread under it, but it didn’t go down.

“The fish don’t seem to be very hungry today,” Dad said a while later. “But it sure is nice out here with the blue sky and water and the green grass and trees. It’s all so peaceful.”

Alex turned to his dad. “We’ve been studying colors in school,” he said. “Some scientists say that blue slows down the rate of the heart and green helps prevent eyestrain. That makes them restful colors.”

“Do you suppose that’s why God made so much blue and green in nature?” Dad asked. “Just imagine what it would be like if the sky were bright red and all the leaves were black.”

Alex laughed. “We learned that red is supposed to make people more active. Some say it can even cause blood pressure to rise. I don’t think it would make people feel very good to have a red sky all the time.” He paused. “It sure looks pretty when the sun is setting though.”

“God is very wise,” said Dad. “We see a great deal of His wisdom in nature—even in the colors He chose. Restful greens and blues most of the time, but pretty reds and oranges and yellows in evening sunsets and fall leaves.”

“Right. And lots of colors in flowers and berries and stuff.” Alex looked at his fishing line. “You know what else scientists say? They say orange makes you hungry.” He grinned at his dad. “I wish God had made these bobbers. Instead of making them red and white, He probably would have made them orange to make the fish more hungry. Then maybe they’d take the bait!”

–Jane K. Chase

How about you? Have you thought about how wonderful God’s creation is? The world is full of things that show His great wisdom and power. There’s something special and different about every season of the year, and every living creature has its own amazing features and abilities. Thank God for creating this beautiful world for you to enjoy—and for creating and loving you!

Today's Key Verse: O Lord, how many are Your works! You made them all in wisdom. The earth is full of what You have made. (NLV) Psalm 104:24

Today's Key Thought: Appreciate God’s creation