It is estimated that nearly one-third of the human race lives almost entirely on rice. The wisdom of God as Creator is seen in making a grain so small to contain so much nourishment, that millions of His creatures can make it their main item of good. In Genesis 1:29 we read, “And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat.”
The Apostle Paul also tells us that God “left not Himself without witness, in that He did good, and gave us rain from heaven, and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with good and gladness.” Acts 14:15-17. We may well say with the psalmist: “Oh that men would praise the Lord for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men!” Psa. 107:8. Selected
ML 10/08/1961