There is nothing more pleasing than being in the will of God. Your days have a specific flow that includes peace as you carry out your tasks. You may not always know exactly what direction to move in, but as you progress throughout the day you see and hear little messages of confirmation. I have an editorial planning page for my Blog, but I prefer to wait on the Holy Spirit regarding my messages. The following topic has been heavy on my heart this week, “The Web of Life.”
I read an article this past Tuesday about the collapse of “Darwin’s Arch” in the Galápagos Islands. The rock formation was named after the British scientist Charles Darwin, who visited the islands in 1835 on the HMS Beagle and developed his theory of evolution by examining Galápagos finches. The collapse of the top portion of the natural rock formation is a direct result of erosion from the toxic atmosphere. The geological processes are changing rapidly which may result in potentially disastrous events, such as earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions.
Excerpt from The Guardian, U.S. Edition, Tuesday, May 18, 2021
The arch is a famous diving spot for underwater encounters with sea turtles, whale sharks, manta rays, and dolphins. The Galápagos Islands declared as one of the first Unesco world heritage sites in 1978, contain flora and fauna not seen anywhere else on Earth and are part of a biosphere reserve. About 30,000 people live on the archipelago, spread across four inhabited islands.
Jen Jones of the Galápagos Conservation Trust said the charity was “sad to hear the news about Darwin’s Arch collapsing. It really was an icon of the Galápagos landscape and a marker for one of the most awe-inspiring wildlife experiences on Earth, as beneath the waves can be found one of the largest aggregations of sharks in the world.”
“The collapse of the arch is a reminder of how fragile our world is. While there is little that we as humans can do to stop geological processes such as erosion, we can endeavor to protect the islands’ precious marine life. Galápagos Conservation Trust is working with partners to protect these sharks both within the Galápagos marine reserve and on their migrations outside in the wider eastern tropical Pacific.”
“The Web of Life” — God’s beautiful masterpiece is being destroyed by man-made toxins. If we continue at the current pace—the world will be no more. Mr. Jones states that there is little humans can do to stop the geological processes. I disagree–many people still deny the effects of climate change, but it is very real. We must all join the movement to treasure our surroundings and do what is necessary to preserve all life.
There is a delicate balance in the ecosystem that cannot be denied. An ecosystem is made up of all the living animals and plants and the non-living matter in a particular place, like a forest or lake. All the living things in an ecosystem depend on all the other things – living and non-living for continued survival – for food supplies and other needs.
In some ways, the actions and reactions that take place within an ecosystem are like a spider web – when one strand is broken, the web starts to unravel. What affects one part of an ecosystem, affects the whole in some way.
The event which occurred in the Galápagos islands this week is a direct result of our abuse of nature. Although this event went unnoticed by many, it will affect all of us moving forward. Take a moment to think–What can I do to 1) become more aware of environmental conservation and 2) be less destructive to God’s creation? We need this world to thrive and survive as an act of obedience to God. So, do not be selfish– think of your legacy and future generations.
The Voice–Revelation 21:1 “I looked again and could hardly believe my eyes. Everything above me was new. Everything below me was new. Everything around me was new because the heaven and earth had been passed away, and the sea was gone, completely.”
Prayer: Heavenly Father make us aware of the ever changing atmosphere and show us how to preserve your creation. Amen!