The Beauty of Nature in the Bible

Have you ever found yourself deep in a forest and stood still to listen to the whispering sounds of nature all around you? As a hunter, I enjoy the beauty of creation through sights and sounds. Whether I’m perched in a tree stand or concealed in a ground blind, I’m reminded of the Glory of God. Let’s dive into exploring Bible verses about beauty of nature.

Sitting in the woods waiting for a deer to step into view is when God’s word comes to mind. The stillness of my thoughts allows for the spirit of God to take hold. The peace I feel when I’m immersed in nature’s symphony is what brings me back year after year. 

The sounds of nature

The woods where I hunt are just one piece of God’s orchestra. Considering Bible verses about beauty of nature can deepen understanding.

I enjoy listening to and experiencing a different kind of praise and worship. One that is not made with musical instruments but instead a blend of chirps, rustling of leaves, and scurrying squirrels up a tree. 

“Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let the sea resound, and all that is in it. Let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them; let all the trees of the forest sing for joy.” (Psalm 96:11-12)

Bible verses for a hunter

When I choose my hunting spot, I make sure to sit where the deer won’t pick up my scent. As the wind starts to blow, I begin to visualize the air movement in my mind. When I look out into the woods I can sometimes see an illustration in front of me with curvy lines. I can also hear the wind blowing through the tops of the trees. 

The feeling of the wind on my face makes me close my eyes so I can feel God’s presence. I want to remember this feeling of his eternal power and wondrous works.

“For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.” – Romans 1:20 (NIV)

Beauty of nature and harvest

Some of my hunting spots near apple orchards are successful. Deer love to munch on the fallen apples. In my mind, I start to make connections with the Tree of Life from Revelations. It symbolizes eternal life, healing, and restoration, and its presence is associated with the presence of God and paradise.

“Through the middle of the street of the city; also, on either side of the river, the tree of life with its twelve kinds of fruit, yielding its fruit each month. The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.” – Revelation 22:2 (ESV)

As the leaves start to change color and summer turns to fall, the vivid colors always attract my attention. I will spot the first hint of yellow, orange, and red in the tips of the trees. God established seasons of the year to sustain the world and for the earth to have predictable patterns. 

“As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night will never cease.” – Genesis 8:22 (NIV)

Trees of the field in the Bible

In the early season of hunting when the woods are still green, and the trees are full of leaves, I think of the tree of knowledge in Genesis:

“And the Lord God commanded the man, ‘You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat from it you will certainly die.'” – Genesis 2:16-17 (NIV)

The work of your hands

I hunt to provide for my family and I think of God’s care and provision. But before I hunt I will pray for a quick and painful death for the deer to avoid suffering. After harvesting a deer, I walk up to the fallen creature after I am confident it has expired. I approach the animal with heartfelt compassion and appreciation for the abundance of food that will be provided to my family.

Each deer harvest is a moment that I intentionally plant in my memory. I want to remember the details in my mind for later discussion with family around the dinner table. We give thanks to God, our sovereign lord, for the nourishment that he provided and reflect on it with gratitude. 

“Then God said, ‘Let the earth bring forth living creatures according to their kinds: cattle and creeping things and wild animals of the earth according to their kinds.’ And it was so.” – Genesis 1:24 (NRSV)

Birds of the heavens

My eyes often gaze at the calmness of blue skies and the waters of lakes and oceans. I’m drawn to God’s power as a few birds fly by while I sit in a tree stand on my hunts. Then visions of the lake where I fished for Northern Pike in Canada flash before me. The creatures of the sea are another reminder of God’s good works.

“Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?” – Matthew 6:26

The beauty of nature in morning

When I wake up in new places, it brings me peace and hope to watch the sunrise. My thoughts fill with the opportunity of a new day and God’s unfailing love. Each of us is given a fresh start to renew the earth. 

Sunrise on a fall hunt has to be the most treasured time for me in the woods. Entering the woods under the cloak of darkness, I like to sit and observe the night turning to day. The silence of the night changes to increased volumes of wildlife waking up and starting a new day. 

I have most recently noticed my sons learn to appreciate this time of day as well. They sit in silence for hours and then look at me and smile and comment on the peacefulness of the surroundings as the night turns to day. They have learned to appreciate the goodness which God has given to them to be a part of.

“From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the Lord is to be praised!”

– Psalm 113:3 (ESV)

The ground beneath my feet 

I will look at the ground and think of the wildflowers and every creeping thing. Then my eyes focus on the tiniest of creatures like a swarm of gnats. They are so small and yet they were designed by God and serve a purpose. Gnats are a food source to other creatures and help pollinate flowers. But they are also a reflection of god and his level of detail in depths of the earth.

“And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin.”

– Matthew 6:28

“And God said, ‘Let the earth bring forth living creatures according to their kinds: livestock, creeping things, and beasts of the earth according to their kinds.’ And it was so.” – Genesis 1:24 (ESV)

“The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever.” – Isaiah 40:8

At the end of my day when dusk arrives, I pack up and hike out of the woods. When I step out into a clearing I can see nature’s beauty above the horizon. 

During my hike back to my car, my focus shifts to the sound of leaves crunching under my feet. However, I soon realize that my footsteps grow quieter when I tread on pine needles. Reflecting on these observations, I find myself contemplating the foundation of the earth once more. It’s moments like these that remind me of the abundance of wonders in the world, urging us to pause and appreciate them.

“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.”

– Psalm 19:1 (NIV)

Heaven of heavens

When I’m back at my cabin and night falls, I’m in awe of the night sky in Michigan. They are God’s dwelling place. 

“When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them?”

– Psalm 8:3-4

“Behold, heaven and the heaven of heavens belong to the Lord your God, the earth with all that is in it.” – Deuteronomy 10:14 (ESV)

The mountain peaks

Throughout my life, I’ve faced many hills and valleys. These challenges and joys have molded me into the hunter I am today. The memories of my trips to Manitoba and Newfoundland with views of different mountain peaks are echoes of lessons learned. 

In Matthew 17:20, Jesus uses the metaphor of moving a mountain to emphasize the power of the faith. He wants us to know that we can accomplish small tasks when we believe in God. The mountain represents the transformation that is possible when our will aligns with God’s will. 

“He replied, ‘Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.'”

God is for you

Whether you believe in God or not, he is always here for you. We are meant to use our inner beauty to share the good news. God is everywhere and in all things. His creations and invisible attributes surround us in every square inch.

“The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made.”

– Psalm 145:9 (NIV)

This verse highlights the goodness of God and that is extended to every person and every creature on earth. Future generations are depending on us to take care of this beautiful world. We have been entrusted to take care of God’s creation.