If a tree falls in the forest does anyone hear? The old question. A physicist might answer that this involves the necessity of a hearing to register the sound. A philosopher may question whether humanity is necessary to nature. But if you are thinking of this question spiritually you may ask “Why does it matter?”
What is the point of nature, it’s wonder and beauty, if no one can appreciate and process it? God made us with the ability to enjoy His creation. We are part of the created world, but He gave us the added gift not only sight, but discernment. He not only gave us ears to hear, but the ability to be moved by the sounds. We have the gift of creativity too. The ability to turn that fallen tree into a home, or a sculpture, or a flute. We share fully in God’s creation because He designed us that way.
All nature sings His praise. And we as His people were given the ability to understand this. The question is more, “Why does the tree exist if humanity can’t see and appreciate it?”
Psalm 66: 1 – 4 Shout for joy to God, all the earth!
Sing the glory of his name make his praise glorious.
Say to God, “How awesome are your deeds!
So great is your power that your enemies cringe before you.
All the earth bows down to you;
they sing praise to you, they sing the praises of your name.”
Roberta Writes 