This year it just happens that, what is celebrated by some, as “Earth Day” falls on the same day as Good Friday. I doubt that it was a conspiracy, the calendar just worked that way this year. Truth is, I couldn’t care less. What does interest me is the fact that folks would celebrate an “Earth Day” at all.
In some circles “going green” is a sign that you are “hip”, that you and your thinking are on par with what is popular and correct. Don’t get me wrong, when God gave man dominion over the Earth, He didn’t mean for us to trash the planet. We should use common sense in taking proper care of our environment. He didn’t mean for us to worship the place either! The Psalmist plainly reminds us that “the Earth is THE LORD’S” – Psalm 24 : 1
Perhaps on this day, when we look at God’s creation we will remember that the One who created this planet, is the same One who endured unspeakable suffering for the sake of His precious Church. “…He was wounded for our trangressions, He was bruised for our iniquities : the chastisement of our peace was upon Him; and with His stripes we are healed.” – Isaiah 53 : 5