Vast Numbers

When I look at all the snow that has fallen in this recent blizzard, one thing comes to mind. God makes Snowflakes! And LOTS of them! All these snowflakes were produced to star in this blizzard!

A snowflake starts to form as a drop of water attaching itself to a piece of wandering dust in the sky which then becomes frozen. And a crystal is born. During its flight to the ground six arms form, also called crystal dendrites. These dendrites free fall in the air and take shape based on the atmosphere – the gases released while in flight to make a snowflake. The lacey designs are staggering especially since not a single snowflake is alike.

So, after seeing eleven inches of snow atop the ¼ acre we live on? My mind was blown by God’s creation in vast numbers! All these snowflakes covered our property! Thinking of vast numbers, a verse came to mind, like the granules of sand on the earth as described in Genesis, “I will multiply your descendants until they become as numerous as the sands along the seashore—too many to count.” When looking over our backyard the imagery of each snowflake laying peacefully recalled every granule of sand that trims our beaches. God did all of this! What do sand and snowflakes have in common? They are UNIQUE.

When examined under a microscope every granule of sand’s composition is made differently. The granule’s formation is based on the organic material it’s made of – rock; the temperature it occupies while in the making, and its travels form their shapes.

As God has multiplied the sand and the snow He has done so with US. We occupy the earth in vast numbers! And our evolvement is special, He made us with thoughts, feelings, ideas, emotions, and interaction.  We can exchange our humanness with each other and with Him. Our commonality with sand and snowflakes is OUR UNIQUENESS!

As expressive as snowflakes and sand are, with an individuality that cannot be duplicated, this is whom God called us to be. Let’s be UNIQUE with GOD’s reverence in mind. Let’s share the beauty of His imagery in ourselves with others.