And the greatest of these is children

A tiny evergreen tree will be the first of my creations, whispered God to no one. I’ll watch it grow very slowly and keenly observe the wonder of new life coming forth from the empty ground. I will name it my Christmas tree. Perhaps it will inspire the giving of gifts.

Next to my majestic tree, I’ll plant an enormous field of vibrant red poppies. As I look down from my eternal home, such delight there will be in glimpsing sunshine and rainfall which bring these treasures to life. I believe they also have the potential to take on greater meaning down the road.

Having a splendid forest of hardy and robust trees, and a garden of heavenly flowers, what more could be created to make this a perfect world?

Is there something that would be wanted desperately and cherished totally for time unending? I vision the smiling face of a perfect creature who would be known as a baby. He reaches tiny fingers and toes toward heaven. All across the world his presence is celebrated. The entry of this infant into a place called earth is always described as a wonderous miracle. One special child I may call son. His magnificence is far beyond any stately tree or field of flowers.

Children will be the answer to difficult questions and showcase compassion for all other creatures. Eventually, they will join me for eternity.

Trees, flowers and children will be life’s greatest treasures. And the greatest of these is children.