A November to Remember

I can't remember a November this warm. What a gift after the cool, wet summer that we had this year. But should we be thankful or alarmed? If it's just one of those interesting blips in the weather pattern, great. But if it's an example of global warming, then we should be concerned.

Global warming is one of those topics where there's a lot of disagreement. Several years ago, for example, National Geographic devoted a whole issue to it. The editor expected many readers to appreciate the articles. He was also prepared to have some subscribers cancel their subscriptions because they believe that global warming is a bunch of nonsense. Despite the possibility of a negative response, he pushed ahead because he felt that carbon dioxide and other air pollution warming our atmosphere is one of the biggest threats to our planet today.

Wherever you stand on the issue, two things are clear. God is sovereign and in control in every season, whether we're experiencing record highs or lows. And he has assigned us to be the earth's earthkeepers and care takers. That's why an exceptionally warm month like November should prompt us not only to give thanks for a break in our heating bills but also to examine our lifestyles with a view to protecting His beautiful world from harm.