I’m reflecting today on the wonder of fall colors.  I was pondering the idea that all of the trees that change colors, all start out green at the beginning of August.  But as autumn begins to creep in, a miraculous thing occurs, the colors of the leaves begin to change – gradually at first, with a little yellow here and a little orange there.

But in a short while, the trees are ablaze with an amazing range of colors from sun-drenched yellows to bright oranges, crimson reds, deep burgundy wine colors, and warm browns.  How can all of this come from just green?

I’m sure some scientists could explain some of the chemistry, but they could never explain the amazing design behind it – how God created the tree so that it responds to the changes in daylight hours and temperature, and each tree is equip with it’s own DNA to produce it’s very distinctive brilliant colors.  And each knows when it’s time to drop those leaves and go into a season of rest.

So many magnificent intricate things have to take place in order for God to present us with the majesty of His amazing display of glorious colors.  Aren’t you grateful today that God didn’t leave us in a black and white world?  He has blessed us with a little taste of what heaven will be like.  Thank you, Father!